2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, both 2004 Alpina B3 and 2004 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. 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, 2004 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina B3 | 2004 BMW 325 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B3 | 325 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |