2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B3 and 2008 Chrysler Crossfire were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B3 | 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B3 | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3199 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
