2011 Alpina B5 vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2011 Alpina B5 and 2011 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B5 weights approximately 855 kg more than 2011 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda BT-50. 2011 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B5 | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | B5 | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
