2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 BMW X3
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B3 and 2003 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X3 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Alpina B3 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 2003 BMW X3 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B3 | X3 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |