2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2004 BMW 535
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 535 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2004 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 535.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 535. (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2004 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
