2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B7 would be higher. 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 262 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Murano 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, 2008 Nissan Murano 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Murano. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B7 | 2008 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B7 | Murano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |