2011 Ford E-250 vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2010 Alpina B5.
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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-250. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford E-250 | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
Make | Ford | Alpina |
Model | E-250 | B5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2154 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |