2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (430 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2009 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B7 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
