2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2005 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
