The Comparative Analysis :

Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 67,900
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Maserati Ghibli Diesel
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 67,900
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 Diesel is 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
ALPINA B5
57.5
Blueprint Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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 Diesel
ALPINA B5
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Maserati Ghibli Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.28 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

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

Engine

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
ALPINA B5
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
271 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Ghibli Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
40 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
354 mi
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
737 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
233 kWh
Maserati Ghibli Diesel
121.3 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Maserati Ghibli Diesel
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data