2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C8 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 394 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 397 kg more than 2009 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 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 B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Alpina | Citroen |
| Model | B7 | C8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
