2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (296 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Alpina B3.
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 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina B3 | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B3 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |