2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 BMW X5
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 BMW X5. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2009 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B3 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
