2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Alpina B5. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Alpina B5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 78 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XK. (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B5 | XK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 680 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |