The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 97,900

€ 63,800

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B5 S Touring is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
58.7
72.7
80.6
55.9
74.1
81.7
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
195
190.7 in
Length
195 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.58 %

General
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N62-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
523 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
535 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
194 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
7.95 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
19 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
351 mi
Range
643 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
351 mi
643 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
235 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
235 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










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