2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B5 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
