2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Dodge Charger

To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 167 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alpina B3 2009 Dodge Charger
Make Alpina Dodge
Model B3 Charger
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3347 cc 3518 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 362 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1692 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 68 L


 

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