The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 117,500

€ 97,900

€ 117,500
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 63 AMG is 4.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 S Touring
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
195.1
113.6
190.7
195.1 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 S Touring
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.79 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 S Touring
X218
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 S Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
N62-B44

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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
518 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 S Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B5 S Touring
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7.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
7.96 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
23 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
406 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
ALPINA B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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