2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 880 kg more than 2009 Alpina B5.
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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B5. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Alpina | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | B5 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
