The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
€ 58,800

€ 115,300

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.9
74.1
81.7
57.7
73.5
83.7
74.1 in
Width
73.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
113.1
195
117.1
195.1
195 in
Length
195.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.08 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
X218
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N63-M30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
20.68 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
47 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
733 mi
Range
406 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
733 mi
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
102.8 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft