2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. (335 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B5 | GL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |