2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Renault Grand Scenic 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 375 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Scenic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B5 | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
