The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 58,800
€ 97,900
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC is 4.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 S Touring
55.9
74.1
81.7
58.7
72.7
80.6
74.1 in
Width
72.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
195
113.6
190.7
195 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 S Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 S Touring
X218
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N62-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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 S Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
20.68 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
47 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
733 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
102.8 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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















