2010 Audi S4 vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2010 Audi S4 and 2010 Alpina B7 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 B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2010 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S4 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, 2010 Audi S4 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S4. 2010 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Audi S4 | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Audi | Alpina |
Model | S4 | B7 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1826 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |