2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-350.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
