2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 925 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B3 | 2006 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B3 | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 6748 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 362 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |