The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 48,900
 Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA B5 S is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6.
ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.3
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
113.4
191.3
190.6 in
Length
191.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
No data
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
GM 3.0L V6
N62-B44
Engine Code
LFW
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
223 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
197 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
399 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
399 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
233 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).
200.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
200.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data