2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1098 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B3 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
