2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 208 kg more than 2006 Cadillac STS. 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alpina |
| Model | STS | B7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5 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 | 1782 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 88 L |
