Car comparison

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicvsMaserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Quattroporte IV

3.2 V8 32V

336 hp3217 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
387hp289kW
336hp251kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,647kg3,631lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
798km496mi
Calculated
611km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,646cc345cu in
3,217cc196cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,550mm179in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,502mm59in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Max trunk volume-
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMaserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic5,200 rpm4,100 rpm5,450 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
387 hp
289 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic has 51 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
1,647 kg
3,631 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic6.4 s
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V5.8 s

Although Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic has more power, Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V and Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic and Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
798 km
496 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
611 km
379 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
387 hp
289 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
336 hp
251 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMaseratiQuattroporte IV3.2 V8 32V
Power
387 hp
289 kW
336 hp
251 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
798 km
496 mi
611 km
379 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicMaserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Maserati Quattroporte IV 3.2 V8 32V

  • Is 388 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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