2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 7 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B7 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
