2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart
To start off, both 2001 Alpina B3 and 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (185 Nm). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3 | Smart |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |
