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Compare Alpina B10 E39 vs Alpina B3 E46 vs BMW 3 Series E46 Sedan

Variants
B10 3.3
B10 3.3 MT
B10 V8
B10 V8S
B3 3.3 AWD AT
B3 AT
B3 MT
B3S AT
B3S MT
316i
318i
318i AT
320d
320i
320i AT
323i
323i AT
328i
328i AT
330d
330i
330i AT
330xd
330xi
330xi AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4775 mm / 188.0 in
4471 mm / 176.0 in
4471 mm / 176.0 in
Size | Width
1800 mm / 70.9 in
1739 mm / 68.5 in
1739 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
Wheelbase
2830 mm / 111.4 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Engine | Stroke
93.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
77%
52%
Pros
  • Superb styling
  • Proven rather reliable
  • Wonderful handling
  • Exceptionally beautiful
  • Proven rather reliable
  • Great handling
  • Interesting M54 and M57 engine options
  • Easy to DIY
  • Simple and classy exterior design
Cons
  • Manual not given to the V8
  • Started Alpina's descend to AWD
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Functional interior

Price

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