2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 303 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Exige.
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 @ 4250 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B5 | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |