The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 56,300

€ 71,000

€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA D5 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
193.1
192.1 in
Length
193.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8 %

General
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.820
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
489 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 400
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
ALPINA D5 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