The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 85,800

€ 111,900

€ 85,800
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 500 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 500
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 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.9 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
X218
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
201 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
11 lb/hp
7.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
24 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
507 mi
Range
453 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
507 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
185.7 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 500
185.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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