2005 Acura CL vs. 2007 BMW Alpina
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 277 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2007 BMW Alpina | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | CL | Alpina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |
