2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 BMW 530

To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alpina B5 2009 BMW 530
Make Alpina BMW
Model B5 530
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 232 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 314 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.7 seconds 6.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1722 kg 1668 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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