2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 Audi Q7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 171 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (322 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Alpina B7.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 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 Q7 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 Audi Q7 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B7 | 2009 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Alpina | Audi |
Model | B7 | Q7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4132 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 760 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |