2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2009 Alpina B5.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B5 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
