2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B3 and 2008 Opel Meriva 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2008 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B3 | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Alpina | Opel |
| Model | B3 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
