The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 79,900
 Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15) Maserati Ghibli S
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,900

ⓘ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 S.
ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli S
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15)
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 S Automatic (13 - 15)
118
195.7
190.6 in
Length
195.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli S
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
Maserati Ghibli S Automatic (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli S
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
404 hp
Maserati Ghibli S
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli S

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli S
197 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
23 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
478 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
478 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
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).
197 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
197 kWh
Maserati Ghibli S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
Maserati Ghibli S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data