Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad and BMW M5 (E34) 3.8

Comparison of Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad and BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 [S]ave

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BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 ×
Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad ×
General
MakeBMWAlpina
ModelM5B3
GenerationM5 (E34)B3 (E46)
Modification3.83.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19922001
Production to (year)19952005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250256
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.96.9
City consumption (l/100km)1817.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.38.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.611.6
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)340280
Max. torque (Nm)400335
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,7953,300
Compression ratio10.510.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,9006,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,7504,500
Cylinder bore (mm)94.686.4
Piston stroke (mm)9093.8
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)9063
Engine oil capacity (l)8-
Coolant capacity (l)12.5-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/45 R17
  • 250/40 R17
  • 225/40 ZR18
  • 255/35 ZR18
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7204,471
Width (mm)1,7511,739
Height (mm)1,3921,414
Wheelbase (mm)2,7612,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,6501,560
Gross weight (kg)2,1502,060
Minimum boot space (l)460440
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,4741,471
Rear track (mm)1,4961,481
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.33-



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