The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Maserati Ghibli Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 95,400
€ 73,100
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,100
ⓘ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 is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Maserati Ghibli.
ALPINA B5
Maserati Ghibli
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.5
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
113.7
190.6
118
195.7
190.6 in
Length
195.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Maserati Ghibli
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
General
ALPINA B5
Maserati Ghibli
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
Maserati Ghibli
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
345 hp
Maserati Ghibli
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Ghibli
Performance
ALPINA B5
Maserati Ghibli
195 mph
Maximum Speed
166 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Maserati Ghibli
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
21 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
354 mi
Range
452 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
452 mi
Maserati Ghibli
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).
208.4 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
208.4 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Maserati Ghibli
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
