2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 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 225 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B5 | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
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 | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |