2008 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 532 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 530 | B7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |