2005 Audi Allroad 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 Allroad. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi Allroad 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 200 more horse power than 2005 Audi Allroad. (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi Allroad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Audi Allroad. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi Allroad. (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi Allroad.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi Allroad | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Audi | Alpina |
| Model | Allroad | B7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
