2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Alpina B3
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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. Both 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2010 Alpina B3 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B3 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1208 kg more than 2010 Alpina B3.
Because 2010 Alpina B3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. 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, 2010 Alpina B3 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alpina |
| Model | Sprinter | B3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2730 mm |
