The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13)
€ 115,300

€ 117,500

€ 115,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
57.7
73.5
83.7
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.5 in
Width
74.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.7 in
Height
55.7 in
117.1
195.1
113.1
195.1
195.1 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.79 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
G31
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N63-M30
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 hp
518 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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7.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.79 lb/hp
7.96 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
406 mi
Range
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
406 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
197 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
197 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft