2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition.
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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B5 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |