2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 278 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Because 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Alpina | Jeep |
Model | B5 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 9 seconds |
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 | 2142 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |