2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 665 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Expedition | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Ford | Alpina |
Model | Expedition | B7 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 88 L |