2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2006 BMW 535
To start off, 2006 BMW 535 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B 10 would be higher. 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 74 more horse power than 2006 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 535.
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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B 10. 2006 BMW 535 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. 2006 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 2006 BMW 535 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 10 | 535 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |