Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4

Comparison of Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 [S]ave

Attribute
Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V ×
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 ×
General
MakeAlpinaBMW
ModelB88 Series
GenerationB8 (E36)8 Series (E31)
Modification4.6 i V8 32V840Ci 4.4
Websitehttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19951995
Production to (year)19981999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)281250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.66.9
City consumption (l/100km)-19.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-9
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.3-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)333286
Max. torque (Nm)470420
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder4-
Engine displacement (cm³)4,6194,398
Compression ratio10.5-
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)93-
Piston stroke (mm)85-
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)9590
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/40 ZR 17
  • 265/35 ZR17
  • 235/50 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,780
Width (mm)1,6981,855
Height (mm)1,3731,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,648
Kerb weight (kg)1,5001,780
Gross weight (kg)1,9802,180
Minimum boot space (l)395320
Front track (mm)1,4121,554
Rear track (mm)1,4341,562



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