2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 756 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B5 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
