2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (275 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 675 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B5 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |
