2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2008 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B5 and 2008 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 947 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2008 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B5 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
