2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 522 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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, 2008 Mini Cooper, 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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alpina | Mini |
| Model | B5 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
