2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 4 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 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 123 more horse power than 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover. (370 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 Alpina B5.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover. 2009 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B5 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 309 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2922 mm |
