2012 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Alpina B7 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 224 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 32 kg more than 2012 Alpina B7.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alpina B7 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B7 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5225 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
