2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 7 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 265 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
