2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP) has 302 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari.
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 (700 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Alpina | GMC |
| Model | B5 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
