2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 BMW M6
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Alpina B7. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 BMW M6.
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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M6. (500 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B7 | 2005 BMW M6 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B7 | M6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.6 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 | 1960 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |