The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 38,800

€ 95,400

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.8
73.2
81.1
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
116.9
192.9
191.3 in
Length
192.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.03 %

General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
403 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
204.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data