2003 BMW 760 vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 BMW 760. (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 760 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Alpina B5.
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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 760 | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 760 | B5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
