2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 5 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 162 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
| Model | B5 | M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
