2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 BMW 750
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 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 (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 BMW 750. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 230 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 750. (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 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2009 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 363 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 - Premium |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
