2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (243 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B7 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
