2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2010 Toyota Prius 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 366 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 595 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius. 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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Alpina | Prius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
