2007 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 335 | B7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |