The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 81,100
€ 87,900
€ 81,100
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-V 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-V
ALPINA D5 S
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.7
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
113.4
191.3
117.1
195.1
191.3 in
Length
195.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA D5 S
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.4 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA D5 S
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA D5 S
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA D5 S
175 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
16 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
293 mi
Range
640 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
293 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
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).
135.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
272.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
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
