2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento 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 216 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (276 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Because 2006 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Alpina | Kia |
| Model | B5 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
