2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 735 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3 | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
