2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 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 196 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR3. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B7 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
