2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 BMW 745
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 3 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2009 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Alpina B7.
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, both vehicles can yield 700 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2009 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 745 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.9 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 | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |
