2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2002 Bentley Continental T
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Continental T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Continental T would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Continental T. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Continental T.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B5. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2002 Bentley Continental T | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B5 | Continental T |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
