2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B7. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B7 | 2007 BMW 550 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B7 | 550 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4797 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 657 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |