The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
€ 78,200

€ 98,800

€ 78,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon is 2.5 inches longer and 0 inches lower.
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.5
73.2
81.3
57.6
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
115.7
195.7
116.9
193.2
195.7 in
Length
193.2 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.39 %

General
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
S213
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
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 43 AMG 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 276.823
Engine Code
N63-M10

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
396 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
384 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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10.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
10.74 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
27 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
477 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
477 mi
399 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
162.9 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 43 AMG Station Wagon
162.9 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 43 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
18.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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