The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Infiniti M 37 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 95,400
€ 50,700
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 37.
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 37
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 37
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.45 %
General
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 37
E60
Generation
Y51
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 37
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
316 hp
Infiniti M 37
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Infiniti M 37
Performance
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 37
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti M 37
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
11.97 lb/hp
Infiniti M 37
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 37
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
23 mpg
Infiniti M 37
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
354 mi
Range
487 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
487 mi
Infiniti M 37
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).
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
193.3 kWh
Infiniti M 37
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Infiniti M 37
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
