2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B7 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B7 | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |