2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (351 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B5 | E |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
