The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 117,500

€ 102,500

€ 117,500
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 63 AMG 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 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.45 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
X218
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
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 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
518 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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7.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
7.96 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
23 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
453 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
406 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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