2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1995 BMW M5
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 1995 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B3 | M5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
