2009 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Alpina B3
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2008 Alpina B3 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 525 | B3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5495 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |