2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper and 2011 Alpina B7 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper. 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 Mini Cooper, 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 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper. 2011 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Mini | Alpina |
| Model | Cooper | B7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
