The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 48,900

€ 99,200

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.3
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
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
116.9
193.1
191.3 in
Length
193.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.28 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.0 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 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
LFW
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
458 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
179.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data