2010 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 588 kg more than 2010 Alpina B7.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Alpina B7 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B7 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
