2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B3 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 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 114 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 Alpina B3.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 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 Mercedes-Benz R 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 Mercedes-Benz R (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3 | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
