The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 95,400
€ 52,300
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Infiniti M 30d.
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 30d
57.8
72.7
80.6
59.1
72.6
80.5
72.7 in
Width
72.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.8 in
Height
59.1 in
113.7
190.6
114.2
194.7
190.6 in
Length
194.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 30d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
General
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 30d
E60
Generation
Y51
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 30d
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
S62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
235 hp
Infiniti M 30d
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Infiniti M 30d
Performance
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 30d
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti M 30d
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Infiniti M 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 30d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
31 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
354 mi
Range
663 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
663 mi
Infiniti M 30d
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).
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).
154.3 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
154.3 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 30d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
