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Comparison Alpina B3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i 24V (250 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 xd (184 Hp)


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Alpina B3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i 24V (250 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330 xd (184 Hp)
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Brand: Alpina BMW
Model: B3 3 Series
Generation: B3 Coupe (E36) 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Engine / modification: 3.0i 24V (250 Hp) 330 xd (184 Hp)
Production start: 1993 year 1999 year
Production end: 1996 year 2001 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 10.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 63 l
Power: 250 hp 184 hp
Max power in: 5700 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 258 km/h 224 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.1 sec 8.5 sec
Torque: 320 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 390 Nm @ 1750 rpm.
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2997 cm3 2926 cm3
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 18
Piston Stroke: 86 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4433 mm 4471 mm
Width: 1710 mm 1739 mm
Height: 1346 mm 1434 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2725 mm
Front track: 1410 mm 1471 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1423 mm 1483 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 405 l 440 l
Front suspension: Wishbone The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1850 kg 2120 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1330 kg 1620 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.4 m
Tire size: 235/40 ZR17; 265/35 ZR17 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: R17 8J x 17