2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2003 BMW X5
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B 10 and 2003 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (338 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2003 Alpina B 10.
Because 2003 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X5. (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X5. 2003 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2003 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2003 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alpina B 10 | 2003 BMW X5 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 10 | X5 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |