Comparison Alpina B6 (E36) 2.8 i 24V (240 Hp) Automatic & Alpina B3 (E36) 3.0i 24V (250 Hp) SwitchTronic & Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S (305 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Alpina | Alpina | Alpina |
| Model: | B6 | B3 | B3 |
| Generation: | B6 (E36) | B3 (E36) | B3 (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.8 i 24V (240 Hp) Automatic | 3.0i 24V (250 Hp) SwitchTronic | 3.3 i 24V B3S (305 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 1993 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 1995 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.2 l/100 km | 17.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.2 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 65 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 240 hp | 250 hp | 305 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 6300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 255 km/h | 265 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 6.4 sec | 6.3 sec |
| Torque: | 293 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 362 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2753 cm3 | 2997 cm3 | 3346 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm | 86 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 SwitchTronic | 5 |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4433 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1698 mm | 1739 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1373 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2700 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1423 mm | 1481 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 370 l | 435 l | 440 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1125 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | The depreciated rack | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1850 kg | 1850 kg | 1950 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1330 kg | 1330 kg | 1450 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m | ||
| Tire size: | 235/40 R17 | 235/40 R17; 265/35 R17 | 225/40 R18; 255/35 ZR18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R17 | 8J x 18; 9J x 18 |