2004 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 330 | B5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
