2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 278 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 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 | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
