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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022 3.0vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022

3.0

495 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2022-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

AMG CLS 63 V8

557 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
495hp369kW
557hp415kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.3s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
34.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
584km363mi
Calculated
623km387mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,723mm186in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
66L
CO2 emissions-
248g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.05,000-7,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V85,500 rpm1,750-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
11.3 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
557 hp
415 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 V8 has 62 hp more than Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 V8: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
720 Nm
531 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
2,025 kg
4,464 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
302 km/h
188 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.03.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V83.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 V8 has more power, Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 V8: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
584 km
363 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
623 km
387 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW
3.7 s
302 km/h
188 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
557 hp
415 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
495 hp
369 kW
557 hp
415 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
584 km
363 mi
623 km
387 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 km/h (26 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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