The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 95,400
€ 54,600
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.3
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
113.7
190.6
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 3.6 V6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7 %
General
ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
GM 3.6L V6
N62-B44
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
197 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
13.38 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
23 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
354 mi
Range
410 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
410 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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).
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).
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
195.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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
