2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 3 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 317 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
