2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B5 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B5 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B5 | R |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |