The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 95,400

€ 89,700

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 2.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli S.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.5
76.6
83.8
73.2 in
Width
76.6 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
192.9
118
195.7
192.9 in
Length
195.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.28 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
F10
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N63-M10
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
424 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
191 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S
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8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
9.72 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
20 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
403 mi
Range
418 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
418 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
Environmental Impact
204.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data