2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 BMW Convertible
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 BMW Convertible were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 BMW Convertible. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Convertible. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 BMW Convertible | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | Convertible |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
