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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) · Facelift 2020 4.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S

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

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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) · Facelift 2020

4.4 V8

621 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2020-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023

AMG CLA 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    621 hp
    463 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    288 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    607 km
    377 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    90/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Power
621hp463kW
421hp314kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.4s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
41.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,978mm196in
4,701mm185in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
Trunk volume
560L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SPowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
11.5 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
621 hp
463 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 has 200 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: 200 hp (149 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
1,670 kg
3,682 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
322 km/h
200 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V83.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S4.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 0.5 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8: 2.0 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
607 km
377 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
554 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
621 hp
463 kW
3.6 s
322 km/h
200 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
Power
621 hp
463 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,978 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
Power
621 hp
463 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.1 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 (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 20204.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Power
621 hp
463 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.1 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,978 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
554 km
344 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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 (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 4.4 V8

  • Has 200 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 km/h (26 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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