The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 98,800

€ 63,800

€ 98,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
57.6
73.2
81.1
55.9
74.1
81.7
73.2 in
Width
74.1 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.9 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
195
193.2 in
Length
195 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.64 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M10
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
500 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
188 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
8.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.14 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
399 mi
Range
643 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
399 mi
643 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
206.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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