2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B7. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B7 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6207 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
