The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 58,800
€ 111,900
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 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
57.2
73.2
81.1
74.1 in
Width
73.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.2 in
113.1
195
116.9
193.4
195 in
Length
193.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.72 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
X218
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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-B44

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
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 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
201 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
20.68 lb/hp
7.69 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
25 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
47 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
453 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
733 mi
453 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
102.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
1224 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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


















