2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Alpina B7

To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2011 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2011 Alpina B7
Make Land Rover Alpina
Model Discovery B7
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 4397 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 493 HP
Torque 300 Nm 700 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 152 km/hour 300 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 15.3 seconds 5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3140 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 12.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 88 L


 

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