2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 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 231 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (262 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 323 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Because 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B5 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
