The Comparative Analysis :

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 57,100
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
€ 87,900
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA D5 S
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 S.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA D5 S
57.3
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
72.5
79.1
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
72.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
113.4
191.3
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
191.3 in
Length
195.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA D5 S
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA D5 S
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA D5 S
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S

Performance

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA D5 S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

 REPLAY
13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
640 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
135.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data