2007 BMW 328 vs. 2007 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2007 BMW 328 and 2007 Alpina B3 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 130 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina B3 (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2007 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 328 | 2007 Alpina B3 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 328 | B3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |