2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Alpina B7.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alpina |
| Model | Suburban | B7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 82 L |
