BMW 540i vs Alpina B3 3.3 Limousine
Category | BMW 540i | B3 3.3 Limousine |
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Engine layout | 4.4 l V8 | 3.3 l R6 |
Max power (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 280 / 276 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 440 / 325 | 335 / 247 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1736 / 3827 | 1495 / 3296 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 165 / 162 | 187 / 185 |
Lap Times
Track | BMW 540i | B3 3.3 Limousine |
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Hockenheim Short | 1:23.80 | 1:19.30 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | BMW 540i | B3 3.3 Limousine |
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0 - 80 kph | 4.6 s | 4.0 s |
0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 5.5 s |
0 - 140 kph | 12.0 s | 10.1 s |
0 - 160 kph | 14.2 s | 13.1 s |
0 - 180 kph | 18.0 s | 16.8 s |
0 - 200 kph | 23.3 s | 21.4 s |
1000 m | 25.8 s | 25.2 s |
0 - 100 mph | 15.3 s | 13.1 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph |
1/4 mile | 14.3 s @ 96.9 mph | 13.8 s |
Rolling acceleration
Speed | BMW 540i | B3 3.3 Limousine |
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60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.7 s | 6.4 s |
60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.9 s | 8.0 s |
80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.3 s | 8.1 s |
80 - 120 kph (6) | 12.0 s | 11.2 s |
Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.4 s | 4.7 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.2 s | 15.9 s |
General performance
Category | BMW 540i | B3 3.3 Limousine |
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Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) | 266 kph (165 mph) |
Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) |
18m slalom | 60.9 kph (37.8 mph) | 62.7 kph (39.0 mph) |
Fuel economy | 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 34 UK) |
100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 37 m (120 ft) |
Summary
Category | BMW 540i | B3 3.3 Limousine |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 85 | 100 |
Straight line speed | 1750 | 2300 |
Total | 1834 | 2400 |
Verdict
B3 3.3 Limousine is the fastest by considerable margin.
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