2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B7 and 2007 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B7 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
