2010 Alpina B3 vs. 2011 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Alpina B5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 Alpina B3. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B5 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2010 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Alpina B3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alpina B3. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Alpina B3 | 2011 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Alpina | Alpina |
| Model | B3 | B5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
