The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
€ 62,600

€ 98,800

€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
193.1
116.9
193.2
193.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.64 %

General
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Station Wagon
328 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
13.01 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
28 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
431 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
431 mi
399 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
161.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft