2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (469 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 238 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (701 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina B5. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B5 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
