2004 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Alpina B3
To start off, 2007 Alpina B3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B3 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 730.
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, 2007 Alpina B3 (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 730 | 2007 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 730 | B3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
