2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2007 Alpina D3
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2007 Alpina D3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 692 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3.
Because 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina D3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2007 Alpina D3 | |
| Make | Jeep | Alpina |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | D3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |
