The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 105,800

€ 71,000

€ 105,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘ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 63 AMG is just 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
116.9
193.1
191.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.14 %

General
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 63 AMG
518 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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7.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG
7.83 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 63 AMG
19 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
326 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes E 63 AMG
326 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 63 AMG
238.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data