2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 BMW 128
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2009 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 BMW 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alpina B7 | 2009 BMW 128 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B7 | 128 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |