2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1202 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
