2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 752 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B5 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |