2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B3 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 73 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 248 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B3 | SLK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |