2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B5 and 2008 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 292 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
Because 2008 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC90. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B5 | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Alpina | Volvo |
Model | B5 | XC90 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2102 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |