2011 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2010 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 120 | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 120 | B5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |