The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 71,700
 Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18) Maserati Ghibli
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18)
118
195.7
193.1 in
Length
195.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.28 %
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli
F10
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N63-M20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
345 hp
Maserati Ghibli
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli
198 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
26 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
559 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
559 mi
Maserati Ghibli
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
168.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data