2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 BMW 118
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
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 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2006 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
