2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 9 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 450 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B3 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| 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 | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
