2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XK. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XK.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B5 | XK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1328 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |