The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 73,900

€ 112,000

€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘ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 500 is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58
73
81.5
57.7
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
57.7 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
195.1
192.1 in
Length
195.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %

General
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
N63-M30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.72 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
529 mi
Range
381 mi
Mercedes E 500
529 mi
381 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes E 500
178.2 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data