Car comparison

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbovsMercedes-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 (G31)

4.4 V8 BiTurbo

608 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    608 hp
    453 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    241 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    635 km
    394 mi
  • Best overall score
    90/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurboMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
608hp453kW
585hp436kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Gross weight
2,610kg5,754lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.5s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
33.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km394mi
Calculated
623km387mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,956mm195in
4,956mm195in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
570L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
241g/km
248g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurboMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo: 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo5,750-6,250 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V85,500 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurboMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
10.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
30.9 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
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
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
226 km/h
140 mph
204 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
608 hp
453 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo has 23 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V83.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) 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
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

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)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
635 km
394 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
623 km
387 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
608 hp
453 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.7 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 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 B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo 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)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.7 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)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurboMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
635 km
394 mi
623 km
387 mi
CO2 score
241 g/km
248 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 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) 4.4 V8 BiTurboMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 75 km/h (47 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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