The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 84,800
 Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (17 - 18) Maserati Ghibli S
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 S.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S 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 S 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 S
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.28 %
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (17 - 18)

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
Rear-wheel drive
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-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
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
424 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
198 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
25 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
518 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
518 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
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).
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 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