2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Audi S6
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B3 and 2006 Audi S6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S6 (420 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B3.
Because 2006 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Audi S6 (732 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 2006 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B3 | S6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 732 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
