2008 BMW 523 vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 523 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2009 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 523 | B3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |