2012 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 3 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 525 | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 525 | B3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |