2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2013 Ford F-150. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford F-150.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 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, 2013 Ford F-150 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B5 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6195 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3988 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 136 L |
