2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B7. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 754 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Alpina | Maybach |
| Model | B7 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 110 L |
