Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG vs Alpina B12 6.0
| Category | Alpina B12 6.0 | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V12 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 430 / 424 | 476 / 469 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 600 / 443 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1990 / 4387 | 1961 / 4323 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 216 / 213 | 243 / 239 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Alpina B12 6.0 | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.8 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.0 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.8 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.8 s | 9.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s | 12.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Alpina B12 6.0 | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 294 kph (183 mph) | 253 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Alpina B12 6.0 | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 66 | 100 |
| Overall | 66 | 100 |
Verdict
CLS 55 AMG is the fastest by a huge margin.
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