2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP) has 104 more horse power than 2007 BMW Alpina. (500 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Alpina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Alpina. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Alpina | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 604 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
