2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2004 Alpina B3
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3.
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 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2004 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Alpina | Alpina |
| Model | B5 | B3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
