Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7vsAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

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

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Maserati Quattroporte S

4.7

430 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2012
VS

Alpina B3 (E90)

3.0i Biturbo

360 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    618 km
    384 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte S4.7AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
430hp321kW
360hp268kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,691cc286cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
5,097mm201in
4,545mm179in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
3,064mm121in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.77,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte S4.7AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
14.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
280 km/h
174 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
191 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
430 hp
321 kW
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
360 hp
268 kW

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7 has 70 hp more than Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
1,645 kg
3,627 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
280 km/h
174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.75.4 s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo4.9 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7 has more power, Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7: 5.5 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
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
573 km
356 mi
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
618 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
430 hp
321 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 s
280 km/h
174 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
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo 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
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.4 s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 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
MaseratiQuattroporte S4.7
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte S4.7AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
430 hp
321 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
573 km
356 mi
618 km
384 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte S 4.7Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.49 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.24 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,357 L623 US gal518 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,124 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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