2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 154 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Alpina | SsangYong |
| Model | B5 | Musso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
