Car comparison

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SvsMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8

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

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Alpina B5 (E60)

4.4 V8 S

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2011
VS

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

GTS 3.8 V8

530 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    725 Nm
    535 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    748 km
    465 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
530hp395kW
530hp395kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
710Nm524lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
-
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
53.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
748km465mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
5,262mm207in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
3,171mm125in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,647mm65in
Trunk volume-
530L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions-
250g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S5,500 rpm4,750 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V86,500-6,800 rpm2,250-3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
12.1 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
530 hp
395 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
710 Nm
524 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
317 km/h
197 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S4.6 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8 and Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: 1.6 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
569 km
354 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
748 km
465 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
4.6 s
317 km/h
197 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
530 hp
395 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
748 km
465 mi
CO2 score
-
250 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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
VehicleAlpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8

  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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