1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 10 and 1999 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Alpina B 10 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B 10 | E |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |