2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 BMW Alpina
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 BMW Alpina were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 362 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 631 kg more than 2007 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 BMW Alpina | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 | Alpina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |
