The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 107,200
€ 95,400
€ 107,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Cadillac CTS-V is 8.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5
57
73.3
81.2
57.8
72.7
80.6
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
199.2
113.7
190.6
199.2 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.76 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5
CTS3
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5
199 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
344 mi
Range
354 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
246.2 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-V
246.2 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
