2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 Hummer H2
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B5 and 2009 Hummer H2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H2. (393 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2009 Alpina B5.
Because 2009 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 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, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H2. (564 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 2009 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Alpina | Hummer |
| Model | B5 | H2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 393 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 564 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 121 L |
