2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Lexus LX
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Lexus LX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 Lexus LX. (275 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus LX.
Because 2006 Lexus LX 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 Lexus LX 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus LX. (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Lexus LX | |
Make | Alpina | Lexus |
Model | B5 | LX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |