2002 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B3 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B3 | 525 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |