1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (400 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1989 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1989 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Alpina B 10 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B 10 | C |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 400 Nm |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |