2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B7 and 2008 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,645 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Because 2008 Chrysler 300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (526 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B7 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 526 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
