2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4. 2009 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW Z4 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 Z4 | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | Z4 | B3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |