2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 89 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
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 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B7 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
