2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 BMW X3
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 BMW X3 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 211 more horse power than 2009 BMW X3. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X3.
Because 2009 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X3. (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2009 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
