Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8

Comparison of Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 ×
Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V ×
General
MakeBMWAlpina
Model5 SeriesB8
Generation5 Series (E34)B8 (E36)
Modification540i V84.0 i V8 32V
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19921993
Production to (year)19951995
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250275
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.35.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.411.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286313
Max. torque (Nm)400410
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9823,982
Compression ratio1010.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8989
Piston stroke (mm)8080
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)8095
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/60 R15
  • 235/40 ZR 17
  • 265/35 ZR 17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7204,433
Width (mm)1,7511,710
Height (mm)1,4121,346
Wheelbase (mm)2,7612,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,6051,490
Gross weight (kg)2,1151,980
Minimum boot space (l)460365
Front track (mm)1,4701,412
Rear track (mm)1,4951,434



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