2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen CC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen CC 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 220 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B7 | CC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
