2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2008 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 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B5 | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
