2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2007 Audi A3
To start off, both 2007 BMW Alpina and 2007 Audi A3 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 352 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (148 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 585 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 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Alpina | 2007 Audi A3 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | Alpina | A3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |