The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 76,400
€ 102,500
€ 76,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.5
73
81.5
57.2
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
59.5 in
Height
57.2 in
113.1
192.7
116.9
193.4
192.7 in
Length
193.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.48 %
General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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-M20
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
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
402 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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11.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
11.38 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
25 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
453 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
523 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
179.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 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
