2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B3 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Mercedes-Benz R (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3 | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
