2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alpina B7 would be higher. 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 201 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2011 Chrysler 300. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2011 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B7 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
