2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2007 BMW Alpina and 2007 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz G. (469 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 700 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2007 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Alpina | G |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 469 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |
