2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (470 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Alpina | Charger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 470 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
