Mercedes-Benz 500E vs Alpina B12 5.0
| Category | Alpina B12 5.0 | Mercedes-Benz 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V12 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 350 / 345 | 326 / 322 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 470 / 347 | 480 / 354 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1866 / 4114 | 1759 / 3878 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 188 / 185 | 185 / 183 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Alpina B12 5.0 | Mercedes-Benz 500E |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 4.2 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.8 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.5 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.8 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 19.6 s | 17.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.3 s | 22.5 s |
| 1000 m | 26.7 s | 25.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 5.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.5 s | 18.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.8 s | 13.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 80.2 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.8 s | 14.1 s @ 101.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.6 s @ 121.8 mph | 23.8 s @ 122.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | Alpina B12 5.0 | Mercedes-Benz 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 282 kph (175 mph) | 252 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.41 g (4 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 17.0 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 14.7 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 19 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Alpina B12 5.0 | Mercedes-Benz 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 82 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
500E is the fastest by considerable margin.
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