The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14)
€ 98,800

€ 117,500

€ 98,800
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 slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
57.6
73.2
81.1
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.2 in
Width
74.1 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
195.1
193.2 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.33 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
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-M10
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
500 hp
549 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
8.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.14 lb/hp
7.51 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
399 mi
Range
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
399 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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).
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
206.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
410 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
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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