The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 103,700

€ 71,000

€ 103,700
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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.1
73.7
81.5
57.8
73.2
81.1
73.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.6
116.9
193.1
192.6 in
Length
193.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.89 %

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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 63 AMG
549 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 63 AMG
531 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 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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7.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG
7.41 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 63 AMG
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 63 AMG
24 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes E 63 AMG
423 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
183.8 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
183.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 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
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data