2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B7 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Alpina B7.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B7 | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.4 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 | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
