2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 228 more horse power than 2007 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Edge.
Because 2007 Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Ford Edge | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B5 | Edge |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |