2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 3 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (429 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B7 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
