2012 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chrysler Sebring 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 327 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Sebring.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. 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 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alpina B7 | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B7 | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
