2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. 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 299 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Alpina | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
