Car comparison

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SvsCadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

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

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Alpina B5 (E60)

4.4 V8 S

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2011
VS

Cadillac CTS II

V 6.2 V8

564 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S

  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    354 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Most powerful
    564 hp
    421 kW
  • Highest torque
    747 Nm
    551 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
530hp395kW
564hp421kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
747Nm551lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
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Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
41.4s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
463km287mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
6,162cc376cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,859mm191in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume-
385L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SCadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S5,500 rpm4,750 rpm5,750 rpm
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V86,100 rpm3,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
11.2 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
205 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 has 34 hp more than Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
747 Nm
551 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
317 km/h
197 mph
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
282 km/h
175 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S4.6 s
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 and Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 2.4 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
569 km
354 mi
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
463 km
287 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
4.6 s
317 km/h
197 mph
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
4.0 s
282 km/h
175 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.0 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
564 hp
421 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.0 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
463 km
287 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 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 B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SCadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 22 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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