2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2003 BMW 325
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2003 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
