2008 BMW 523 vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 523 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 523 | B5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |