The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 52,300

€ 95,400

€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 Infiniti M 30d is 4.1 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 S.
Infiniti M 30d
ALPINA B5 S
59.1
72.6
80.5
57.8
72.7
80.6
72.6 in
Width
72.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
57.8 in
114.2
194.7
113.7
190.6
194.7 in
Length
190.6 in
114.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti M 30d
ALPINA B5 S
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %

General
Infiniti M 30d
ALPINA B5 S
Y51
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti M 30d
ALPINA B5 S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
235 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
406 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Infiniti M 30d
ALPINA B5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti M 30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S
▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Infiniti M 30d
17.31 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti M 30d
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
31 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
663 mi
Range
354 mi
Infiniti M 30d
663 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
233 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
154.3 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti M 30d
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data