2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 970 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B3 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6750 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 108 L |
