The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
€ 102,500

€ 133,600

€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 133,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
57.2
73.2
81.1
56.4
74.1
81.7
73.2 in
Width
74.1 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.2 in
Height
56.4 in
116.9
193.4
113.1
195.7
193.4 in
Length
195.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.93 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
577 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
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8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
453 mi
Range
387 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
387 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
200.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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