2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 2 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.
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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B5 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
