2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Porsche Cayenne 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 206 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (287 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 438 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.

Because 2007 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayenne.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alpina B5 2007 Porsche Cayenne
Make Alpina Porsche
Model B5 Cayenne
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 3598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 287 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 385 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 96.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 12.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 314 km/hour 227 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.7 seconds 8.1 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 2160 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 12.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 100 L


 

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