2010 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, both 2010 Jaguar XK 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XK. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jaguar XK | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Alpina |
| Model | XK | B5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1696 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1328 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
