2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B5 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
