2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XF. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 372 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, 2010 Jaguar XF (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B3 | XF |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
