The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 115,300

€ 65,600

€ 115,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘ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 350 CDI
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 350 CDI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.91 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
G31
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 350 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M30
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
200 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
7.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.79 lb/hp
16.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
21 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
381 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
381 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
210.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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