2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 488 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Alpina | GMC |
| Model | B7 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5225 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1962 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 119 L |
