The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Automatic (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 89,700
€ 95,400
€ 89,700
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 S is 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Maserati Ghibli S
ALPINA B5
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
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4 %
General
Maserati Ghibli S
ALPINA B5
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
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
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
424 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Maserati Ghibli S
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Maserati Ghibli S
ALPINA B5
178 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Ghibli S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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9.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Maserati Ghibli S
9.72 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Ghibli S
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Maserati Ghibli S
20 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
418 mi
Range
354 mi
Maserati Ghibli S
418 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Ghibli S
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
