1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 1993 Alpina B6 and 1993 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 Alpina B6.
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 B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B6 | C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
