Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0

Comparison of Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 [S]ave

Attribute
Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V ×
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 ×
General
MakeAlpinaBMW
ModelB88 Series
GenerationB8 (E36)8 Series (E31)
Modification4.0 i V8 32V840i 4.0
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)19931993
Production to (year)19951996
Performance
Top speed (km/h)275250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.86.9
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)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)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 ZR 17
  • 235/50 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,780
Width (mm)1,7101,855
Height (mm)1,3461,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,648
Kerb weight (kg)1,4901,780
Gross weight (kg)1,9802,180
Minimum boot space (l)365320
Front track (mm)1,4121,554
Rear track (mm)1,4341,562



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