2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 BMW 535
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 BMW 535. 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 BMW 535 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B3 | 535 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |