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 |
