The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14)
€ 97,900

€ 122,000

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,000
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG.
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
58.7
72.7
80.6
55.7
74.1
81.7
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
55.7 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
195.1
190.7 in
Length
195.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.79 %

General
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
523 hp
549 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
535 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
7.95 lb/hp
7.51 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
19 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
351 mi
Range
387 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
351 mi
387 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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).
200.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
235 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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