2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 BMW 118
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B3 and 2006 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 2006 BMW 118 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B3 | 118 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |