2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 426 kg more than 2006 Alpina B3.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Alpina | SsangYong |
Model | B3 | Musso |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 362 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |