2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 301 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.

Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2009 Alpina B3 has manual transmission. 2009 Alpina B3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alpina B3 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Alpina Land Rover
Model B3 Range Rover
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3346 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 362 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 271 km/hour 194 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1452 kg 2486 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11 L/100km 24.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 88 L


 

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