2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Suburban 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 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B5 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |