The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti M 37 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 50,700
€ 95,400
€ 50,700
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 37 is 4.1 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5.
Infiniti M 37
ALPINA B5
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 37
ALPINA B5
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.45 %
General
Infiniti M 37
ALPINA B5
Y51
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti M 37
ALPINA B5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
316 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Infiniti M 37
316 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
266 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Infiniti M 37
266 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Infiniti M 37
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti M 37
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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11.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Infiniti M 37
11.97 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti M 37
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Infiniti M 37
23 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
354 mi
Infiniti M 37
487 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 37
193.3 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti M 37
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
