The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 95,400
€ 49,600
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘ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 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
ALPINA B5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.6
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 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
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4149 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
4.63 %
General
ALPINA B5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA B5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
195 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
354 mi
Range
377 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
377 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).
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
212.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
