2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2002 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK. 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, 2002 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2002 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B3 | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
