Car comparison

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210)

AMG E 50 V8

347 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
387hp289kW
347hp259kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
798km496mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,646cc345cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic5,200 rpm4,100 rpm5,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V85,750 rpm3,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
387 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic has 40 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 and Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V86.2 s

Although Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 and Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
387 hp
289 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
798 km
496 mi
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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