2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2008 BMW X3

To start off, both 2008 Alpina B5 and 2008 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.

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 B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Alpina B5 2008 BMW X3
Make Alpina BMW
Model B5 X3
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 480 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 314 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.7 seconds 8.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1720 kg 1765 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 67 L


 

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