2010 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1367 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Yukon | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | GMC | Alpina |
| Model | Yukon | B3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2819 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 63 L |
