The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 56,300

€ 95,400

€ 56,300
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 400 is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58
73
81.5
57.8
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.53 %

General
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.820
Engine Code
N63-M10

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
489 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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 400
142.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data