The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 S
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.8
72.7
80.6
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
113.7
190.6
191.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 S
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 S
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
354 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
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).
233 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
