2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2012 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2012 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 3 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 637 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3. 2012 Maybach Landaulet 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. 2012 Maybach Landaulet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2012 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Alpina | Maybach |
| Model | B3 | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
