2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2007 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2007 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B5 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
