2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 6 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 216 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 228 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Alpina | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 284 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |
