Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V Automatic and BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

Comparison of Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V Automatic and BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 [S]ave

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BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 ×
Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V Automatic ×
General
MakeBMWAlpina
ModelM5B3
GenerationM5 (E28)B3 (E46)
Modification3.53.3 i 24V Automatic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19851999
Production to (year)19872005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)245261
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.56.6
City consumption (l/100km)16.516.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-7.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)-10.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286280
Max. torque (Nm)340335
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,4533,300
Compression ratio10.510.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,5006,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)93.486.4
Piston stroke (mm)8493.8
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)7063
Engine oil capacity (l)6-
Coolant capacity (l)12-
Chassis
ABS-+
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, springHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 195/70 R14
  • 225/40 R18
  • 255/35 ZR18
Turning radius (m)11.3-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6204,471
Width (mm)1,7001,739
Height (mm)1,4001,395
Wheelbase (mm)2,6252,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,4301,450
Gross weight (kg)1,9001,950
Minimum boot space (l)640440
Max. roof load (kg)75-
Front track (mm)1,4301,471
Rear track (mm)1,4651,472



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