2012 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alpina B7 | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
