2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2008 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B5 and 2008 Audi Q7 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
Because 2008 Audi Q7 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, 2008 Audi Q7 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2008 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B5 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
