2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 3 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2007 BMW Alpina. (500 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Alpina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 595 kg more than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo. (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | Alpina | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 550 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
