The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli Automatic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 71,700
€ 95,400
€ 71,700
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 considerably. The Maserati Ghibli is 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S.
Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5 S
57.5
76.6
83.8
57.8
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
118
195.7
113.7
190.6
195.7 in
Length
190.6 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5 S
4079 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.97 %
General
Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5 S
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 S
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
345 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Maserati Ghibli
369 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5 S
163 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli
11.82 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Maserati Ghibli
26 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
354 mi
Maserati Ghibli
559 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
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).
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 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
