2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B5 and 2009 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (235 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B5 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B5 | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B5 | XF |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |