2006 Alpina Roadster vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina Roadster would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Alpina Roadster. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 590 kg more than 2006 Alpina Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina Roadster. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2006 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2006 Alpina Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Alpina Roadster | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Roadster | S |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |