2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln LS.
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 B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
| Model | B5 | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
