2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Dodge Magnum
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Dodge Magnum were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Magnum. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 621 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Because 2007 Dodge Magnum is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Magnum will offer significantly more control. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Magnum. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B5 | Magnum |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
