2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 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.
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2006 Alpina B5 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B5 | 335 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |