2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B 10 and 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 310 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2000 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2000 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B 10 | SLK |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |