2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B3 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B3. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B3.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B3 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3 | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
