2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2000 BMW Z9
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 would be higher. Both 2008 Alpina B5 and 2000 BMW Z9 are equipped with a 4,398 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z9. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2000 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
