2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2007 GMC Yukon. (303 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Yukon.
Because 2007 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Yukon. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Alpina | GMC |
| Model | B5 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
