2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 3 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 278 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
