2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 316 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (184 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 230 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander. 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Alpina | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 184 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 73 L |
