2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B5. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XK. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B5 | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B5 | XK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1321 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |