2010 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, both 2010 Acura MDX and 2010 Alpina B5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2010 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 254 kg more than 2010 Alpina B5.
Because 2010 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura MDX | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
Make | Acura | Alpina |
Model | MDX | B5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |