2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Lotus M250
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B3 and 2000 Lotus M250 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Lotus M250. (176 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 970 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 B3 (362 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus M250. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus M250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2000 Lotus M250 | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotus |
| Model | B3 | M250 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
