2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3 | 560 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3080 mm |
