2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2009 BMW 550. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B5 | 2009 BMW 550 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B5 | 550 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |