The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 62,600

€ 97,900

€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
58
73
81.5
58.7
72.7
80.6
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
193.1
113.6
190.7
193.1 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.58 %

General
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
S212
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
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 Station Wagon
328 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 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 Touring
▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
13.01 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
28 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
431 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
431 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
161.1 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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