The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 81,100
€ 95,400
€ 81,100
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
The Cadillac CTS-V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Cadillac CTS-V
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
192.9
191.3 in
Length
192.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.2 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
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-V
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
175 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
16 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
11 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
293 mi
Range
403 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
293 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
204.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
272.8 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
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
