2008 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 325 | B7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 4.9 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 | 1520 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
