2005 Ford E-150 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 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-150. (373 Nm). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Ford | Alpina |
| Model | E-150 | B7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |
