2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 BMW 535
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alpina B5 would be higher. 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 225 more horse power than 2009 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 535 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 535. (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 535. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 535 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 | 2009 BMW 535 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B5 | 535 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |