2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B3 and 2006 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Vue. (250 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Vue weights approximately 421 kg more than 2006 Alpina B3.
Because 2006 Saturn Vue 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 Saturn Vue 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 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Vue. (329 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Alpina | Saturn |
| Model | B3 | Vue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
