2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 BMW 323
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B7 and 2008 BMW 323 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 BMW 323. 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 B7 (700 Nm) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323. 2008 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 2008 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 323 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
