2008 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Alpina B3
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B3 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2007 Alpina B3 (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2007 Alpina B3 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 118 | B3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |