2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B 10 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
