2007 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alpina |
| Model | Suburban | B7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 88 L |
