The Comparative Analysis :

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 48,900
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 48,900
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 3.0 V6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
57.3
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
72.5
79.1
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
113.4
191.3
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
191.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
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 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
LFW
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
399 mi
Range
354 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data