The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 108,600

€ 67,900

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 Diesel.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
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
193.1
118
195.7
193.1 in
Length
195.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
271 hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
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7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
40 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
458 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
737 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data