2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B5 and 2008 Mazda Etude were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 746 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2008 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alpina B5 | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Alpina | Mazda |
Model | B5 | Etude |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |