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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) · Facelift 2020 GT 4.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) 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

GT 4.4 V8

634 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

AMG CLA 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 GT 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    328 km/h
    204 mph
  • Most powerful
    634 hp
    473 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    294 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    90/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
634hp473kW
421hp314kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 325 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
40.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
394Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
567km352mi
Calculated
614km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,978mm196in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,611mm63in
-
Rear track
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 GT 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SPowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 GT 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V85,500-6,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG 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 2020GT 4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
11.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
63.8 s
-
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
205 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V8
634 hp
473 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 GT 4.4 V8 has 213 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 GT 4.4 V8: 213 hp (159 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V8
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG 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 2020GT 4.4 V8
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
1,640 kg
3,616 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 2020GT 4.4 V8
328 km/h
204 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG 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 2020GT 4.4 V83.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S4.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 GT 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 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 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 GT 4.4 V8: 3.7 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 2020GT 4.4 V8
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V8
567 km
352 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
614 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V8
634 hp
473 kW
3.4 s
328 km/h
204 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.0 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 2020GT 4.4 V8
Power
634 hp
473 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 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)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 2020GT 4.4 V8
Power
634 hp
473 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 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 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V8
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)Facelift 2020GT 4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
634 hp
473 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.0 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
567 km
352 mi
614 km
382 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 GT 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) Facelift 2020 GT 4.4 V8

  • Has 213 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S

  • Is 515 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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