2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 212 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. (288 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 239 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Alpina | ML |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |
