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
Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V ×
BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 ×
General
MakeAlpinaBMW
ModelB85 Series
GenerationB8 (E36)5 Series (E34)
Modification4.0 i V8 32V540i V8
Websitehttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19931992
Production to (year)19951995
Performance
Top speed (km/h)275250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.86.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.311.4
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)313286
Max. torque (Nm)410400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9823,982
Compression ratio10.710
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,800
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)9580
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/40 ZR 17
  • 265/35 ZR 17
  • 225/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,720
Width (mm)1,7101,751
1↑Height (mm)1,3461,412
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,761
Kerb weight (kg)1,4901,605
Gross weight (kg)1,9802,115
Minimum boot space (l)365460
Front track (mm)1,4121,470
Rear track (mm)1,4341,495



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