2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina B3 would be higher. 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 26 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (275 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | B3 | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
