2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3 | CLK GTR |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
