2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (480 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2006 Alpina B7.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
