2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Buick | Alpina |
| Model | Lucerne | B7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
