2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Alpina B3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B3 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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, 2009 BMW 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 650 | B3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 93.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |