2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 287 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2007 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2007 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B7 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
