2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Clio 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 242 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio. 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 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B5 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
