2010 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 592 kg more than 2010 Alpina B5.
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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | GMC | Alpina |
| Model | Savana | B5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
