2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 3 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 258 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti EX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti EX.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B5 | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
Model | B5 | EX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1572 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |