2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B5 | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |