2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2003 Alpina Roadster and 2003 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (176 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 204 kg more than 2003 Alpina Roadster.
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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina Roadster | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadster | E |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
