Although body - on - frame yields
slightly higher curb weights than the near - universal unibody approach - where the frame rails are integrated with the body shell - it can be more durable.
Partly that's down to a combination of
slightly higher curb weight — at 5,128 pounds, it's around 300 pounds heavier than the B7 — and BMW's AWD tuning; however, it's also a side - affect of the Alpina's twin - turbo V8.
Not exact matches
A truck with a shorter box length generally has a lower
curb weight, which translates to
slightly higher towing capability.
The
curb weight of a 4x2 vehicle is generally lighter than a comparable 4x4, which translates to
slightly higher towing and payload capability.