The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 112,100
€ 117,000
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B7.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
ALPINA B7
56.6
74.6
82.5
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.1 in
120.6
198.9
123.2
203.5
198.9 in
Length
203.5 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
ALPINA B7
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.54 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
ALPINA B7
AM139
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
339 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
ALPINA B7
168 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.49 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
16 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
380 mi
Range
424 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
380 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
278.4 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).
244.5 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
278.4 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
