2007 Alpina B3 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B3 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B3 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2007 Alpina B3 (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B3 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
