The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 97,900

€ 67,900

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 Touring is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.56 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
S62-B44
Engine Code
M 276.850

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
351 mi
Range
459 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
459 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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