The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
€ 68,600

€ 112,000

€ 68,600
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 slightly. The Mercedes E 500 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.9
73
81.5
57.7
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
113.1
191.7
117.1
195.1
191.7 in
Length
195.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.18 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.971
Engine Code
N63-M30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 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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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.53 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
22 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
460 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes E 500
460 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
204.5 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 500
204.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data