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Comparison Alpina B3 Coupe (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti (140 Hp) Automatic


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Alpina B3 Coupe (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp)
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Brand: Alpina BMW
Model: B3 3 Series
Generation: B3 Coupe (E46) 3 Series Compact (E36)
Engine / modification: 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) 318 ti (140 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1999 year 1996 year
Production end: 2006 year 1999 year
Coupe type: Coupe Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 2 3
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.1 l/100 km 11.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.7 l/100 km 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.8 l/100 km 7.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 55 l
Power: 280 hp 140 hp
Max power in: 6200 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 267 km/h 209 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.7 sec 9.9 sec
Torque: 335 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 180 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
Model Engine: M44B19
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3300 cm3 1895 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5 l
Coolant: 6.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.2 10
Piston Stroke: 93.8 mm 83.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86.4 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4488 mm 4210 mm
Width: 1757 mm 1700 mm
Height: 1367 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1420 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1472 mm 1425 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 300 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1030 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1950 kg 1660 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1450 kg 1200 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 225/40 R18; 255/35 ZR18 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size: R15