2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B5 would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
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 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B5 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
