2010 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, both 2010 Audi A4 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2010 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Audi A4 | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
Make | Audi | Alpina |
Model | A4 | B5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1826 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |