The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 55,400
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
73
81.5
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
191.7 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.75 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.05 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
753 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
753 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
135.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135.8 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data