2011 Alpina B3 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Alpina B3 would be higher. Both 2011 Alpina B3 and 2012 Volkswagen Touareg are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B3 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 696 kg more than 2011 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alpina B3. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Alpina B3 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
Model | B3 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2893 mm |