The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 87,900
€ 95,400
€ 87,900
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 S is 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S.
Maserati Ghibli S
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 S
ALPINA B5 S
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.24 %
General
Maserati Ghibli S
ALPINA B5 S
AM157
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Ghibli S
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
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
424 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
428 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
ALPINA B5 S
176 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
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10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
10.06 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
24 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
513 mi
Range
354 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
513 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 S
183.8 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
