2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 BMW 750
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 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 BMW 750. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 750.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B7 | 2005 BMW 750 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B7 | 750 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 363 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |