2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 349 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300.
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 491 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mazda |
| Model | B5 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
