2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2006 Maybach 62
To start off, 2006 Maybach 62 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2003 Alpina B 10. 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, 2006 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B 10. 2006 Maybach 62 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. 2006 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2006 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Alpina | Maybach |
| Model | B 10 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3830 mm |
