2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W 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 246 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Chairman W. (247 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Chairman W.
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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Alpina | SsangYong |
| Model | B7 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
