2008 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lotus Exige 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 112 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B3 weights approximately 536 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige. 2009 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Lotus | Alpina |
| Model | Exige | B3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
