Car comparison

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 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 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1999

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
Power
387hp289kW
354hp264kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
54.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
798km496mi
Calculated
661km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,646cc345cu in
5,439cc332cu 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
-
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 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 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 55 V85,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 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 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
16.7 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
180 km/h
112 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 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic has 33 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8 and Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: 33 hp (25 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 55 V8
530 Nm
391 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 55 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 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 55 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 55 V85.7 s

Although Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8 and Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

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 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
798 km
496 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
661 km
411 mi

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 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.7 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 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
5.7 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
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
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-
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
798 km
496 mi
661 km
411 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 SwitchtronicMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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