2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 676 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B5 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
Model | B5 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |