2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2010 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 4 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 1138 kg more than 2006 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Infiniti QX56 (532 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 2010 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
| Model | B3 | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1976 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
