The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 62,700

€ 99,200

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes E 400 d is 0.7 inches longer and 0.3 inches narrower.
Mercedes E 400 d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
72.9
81.3
57.8
73.2
81.1
72.9 in
Width
73.2 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
115.7
193.8
116.9
193.1
193.8 in
Length
193.1 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400 d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.5 %

General
Mercedes E 400 d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W213
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400 d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes E 400 d
335 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes E 400 d
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 400 d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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12.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 d
12.54 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400 d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 400 d
43 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes E 400 d
565 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 400 d
113.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400 d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data