The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 54,600
€ 95,400
€ 54,600
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 3.6 V6 is just 1.9 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the ALPINA B5.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA B5
1455
1842
2010
1468
1846
2046
1842 mm
Width
1846 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2046 mm
1455 mm
Height
1468 mm
2880
4860
2888
4841
4860 mm
Length
4841 mm
2880 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA B5
1930 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
6.99 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA B5
CTS2
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA B5
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3564 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
318 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B5
372 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
372 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B5
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA B5
150 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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6.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.64 kg/bhp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
6.07 kg/bhp
3.64 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
27 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
410 mi
Range
354 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
410 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
195.2 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 3.6 V6
195.2 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
465 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
