2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B3 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
