2005 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (177 HP @ 1500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Audi | Alpina |
| Model | A4 | B7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 82 L |
