2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 Renault Scenic 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 360 more horse power than 2009 Renault Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 745 kg more than 2009 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Scenic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Scenic. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Scenic 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.
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2009 Alpina B7 | 2009 Renault Scenic | |
Make | Alpina | Renault |
Model | B7 | Scenic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |