The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
€ 66,500
€ 98,800
€ 66,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.9
74.1
81.7
57.6
73.2
81.1
74.1 in
Width
73.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
195
116.9
193.2
195 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.53 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
X218
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
17.66 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
36 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
556 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
556 mi
399 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
135.8 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
