2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 445 kg more than 2001 Alpina B3.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercury |
| Model | B3 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
