Car comparison

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

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

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Alpina B5 Touring (E61)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2005-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8

525 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    653 km
    406 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
500hp373kW
525hp391kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,540kg5,600lb
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
40.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
565km351mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,956mm195in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,573mm62in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
13.0 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has 25 hp more than Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
310 km/h
193 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V84.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 0.4 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 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8: 2.3 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 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
565 km
351 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
653 km
406 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 s
310 km/h
193 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.4 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 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 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.4 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 Touring (E61)4.4 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (E61)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.4 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
565 km
351 mi
653 km
406 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 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 B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (E61) 4.4 V8

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 89 km (55 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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