The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 111,900
![ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B5_F11.png)
€ 83,200
![Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_CLS_X218.webp)
€ 111,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,200
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
55.9 in
116.9
193.4
113.1
195
193.4 in
Length
195 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
![ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B5_F11.png)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.34 %
![Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_CLS_X218.png)
General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.922
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
592 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
201 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
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ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
▶ REPLAY
7.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.69 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
453 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
565 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
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47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft