2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 10 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 845 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, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B 10. 2013 Bentley Mulsane 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. 2013 Bentley Mulsane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B 10 | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3266 mm |
