2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B3 weights approximately 559 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 115 L |
