2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 530 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 BMW 530 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B3 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
