2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 46 kg more 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B3 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
