Comparison Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V (333 Hp) & Alpina B3 Coupe (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Alpina | Alpina |
| Model: | B8 | B3 |
| Generation: | B8 (E36) | B3 Coupe (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.6 i V8 32V (333 Hp) | 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.3 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 333 hp | 280 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 281 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.6 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Torque: | 470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 335 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4619 cm3 | 3300 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1373 mm | 1367 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1412 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1434 mm | 1472 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 395 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1980 kg | 1950 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 kg | 1450 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 235/40 ZR 17; 265/35 ZR17 | 225/40 R18; 255/35 ZR18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 |