2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B7 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C (517 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B7. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 @ 4250 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B7 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B7 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 517 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |