Car comparison

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8

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

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Alpina B5 (E60)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2005-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)

AMG E 55 V8

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
500hp373kW
476hp355kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.1s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
42.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,849mm191in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume-
540L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V86,100 rpm2,650 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
13.4 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 has 24 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 and Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
314 km/h
195 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V84.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V84.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
569 km
354 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
620 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.7 s
314 km/h
195 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW
4.7 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.7 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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 B5 (E60) 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 49 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8

  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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