2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 BMW 650
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B7 and 2006 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 650.
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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2006 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 650 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
