Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

Comparison of Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8 ×
Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S ×
General
MakeBMWAlpina
ModelM5B3
GenerationM5 Touring (E34)B3 Touring (E46)
Modification3.83.3i 24V B3S
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19922003
Production to (year)19952006
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250266
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.95.8
City consumption (l/100km)1816.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.68
Combined consumption (l/100km)10.111.1
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)340305
Max. torque (Nm)400362
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,7953,346
Compression ratio10.510.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,9006,300
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,7504,800
Cylinder bore (mm)94.687
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 Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/45 R17
  • 255/45 R17
  • 225/40 ZR18
  • 255/35 ZR18
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7204,478
Width (mm)1,7511,739
Height (mm)1,3921,409
Wheelbase (mm)2,7612,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,7201,525
Gross weight (kg)2,2202,065
Minimum boot space (l)460435
Maximum boot space (l)1,4501,345
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,4741,471
Rear track (mm)1,4961,481
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.36-



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