The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 67,900
 Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Maserati Ghibli Diesel
€ 95,400
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 considerably. The ALPINA B5 S is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli Diesel.
ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
76.6
83.8
72.7 in
Width
76.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
118
195.7
190.6 in
Length
195.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.28 %
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
E60
Generation
AM157
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
271 hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli Diesel

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli Diesel

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
40 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
737 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Environmental Impact
233 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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
121.3 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data