2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B5 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
