2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (451 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B7 | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |
