2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Alpina B3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Acura MDX. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 566 kg more than 2005 Alpina B3.
Because 2005 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpina |
| Model | MDX | B3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 88 L |
