2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 607. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 607.
Because 2006 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 607, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 607. (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Alpina | Peugeot |
Model | B5 | 607 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |