2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina D3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina D3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1179 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina D3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina D3 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
Model | D3 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |