1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B 12 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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (360 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Alpina B 12 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B 12 | C |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 136 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 360 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |