2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2011 Alpina B7 and 2011 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 195 more horse power than 2011 Ford Edge. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 159 kg more than 2011 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Edge. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Alpina B7 | 2011 Ford Edge | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | Edge |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5225 mm | 4679 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |