The Comparative Analysis :

Maserati Ghibli Automatic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 69,200
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (15 - 17) Maserati Ghibli
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 69,200
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 considerably. The Maserati Ghibli is 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Automatic (15 - 17)
76.6
83.8
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
76.6 in
Width
72.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Automatic (15 - 17)
118
195.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
195.7 in
Length
190.6 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
325 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
325 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5
163 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
12.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
12.28 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
26 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
354 mi
Maserati Ghibli
559 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
233 kWh
Maserati Ghibli
168.7 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data