2010 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2010 Alpina B7.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Alpina B7 | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B7 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
