The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 62,800
€ 102,500
€ 62,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,500
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58
73
81.5
57.2
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58 in
Height
57.2 in
113.1
193.1
116.9
193.4
193.1 in
Length
193.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.3 %
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 276.850
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
13.01 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
29 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
459 mi
Range
453 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
459 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
151.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
1224 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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











