2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3. 2009 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | M3 | B3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |