The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 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
The Mercedes E 400 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5.
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.6
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %
General
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.820
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 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
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
489 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
Mercedes E 400
142.1 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
