2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 4 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B3 | Brooklands |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 774 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 96 L |