The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 61,800

€ 102,500

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
57.2 in
113.1
195.1
116.9
193.4
195.1 in
Length
193.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.69 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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-M20

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
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
201 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
20.46 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
44 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
453 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
692 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 CDI
109.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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