2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 290 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Alpina | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Alpina | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |