2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Subaru Forester 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 319 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester 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.
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2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Alpina | Subaru |
Model | B5 | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |