2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 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 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B3 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
