2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 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 165 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti G37. (328 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti G37. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Infiniti G37 has manual transmission. 2010 Infiniti G37 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
| Model | B5 | G37 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
