2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B3 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 165 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 (363 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B3 | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |