Alpina B3

Alpina B3 E46 1998 - 2006, Coupe, Convertible, Wagon, Sedan

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Alpina
Model B3
Class Родинний
Production Start 1998
Production End 2006
Engine power 280 hp
Power ranking #1 492 of 6 557

Characteristics Alpina B3 B3 (E46)

Bodywork

Back track width 1471 mm
Body type Coupe
Clearance 110 mm
Front track width 1471 mm
Full weight 1950 kg
Height 1365 mm
Length 4487 mm
Min trunk capacity 410 l
Number of seater 5
Wheel size 225/40/R18 255/35/R18
Wheelbase 2725 mm
Width 1757 mm
Curb weight 1560 kg
Max trunk capacity 1345 l
Front track 1471 mm
Ground clearance 110 mm
Rear track 1481 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 3300 cm3
Compression ratio 10.2
Cylinder bore 86.4 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine code S52
Engine model e4/4 (e4/6)
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 280 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 206 kW
Max power at RPM 6200 RPM
Maximum torque 335 N*m
Number of cylinders 6
Stroke cycle 93.8 mm
Timing belt DOHC
Turnover of maximum torque 4500 RPM
Valves per cylinder 4

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 5

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 6.6 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 17.9 l
Fuel 98
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.1 l
Max speed 262 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.7 l
Cruising range from 370 to 790 km

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Independent, spring
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes ventilated disc

General information

Car class D
Country Germany
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Engine Modifications

Engine Engine Code Type Power Transmission Drive Type
3.3L - Бензин 280 л.с. (206 кВт) 6-МКП 2WD
3.3L - Дизель 250 л.с. (184 кВт) 6-Автомат 2WD

Review: pros and cons

B3 3.3i 280 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD

Спортивна версія з потужним двигуном, ідеальна для любителів активного водіння.

Pros
  • Висока потужність
  • чудова динаміка
  • механічна коробка забезпечує контроль
Cons
  • Висока витрата пального
  • жорстка підвіска
  • обмежений комфорт на довгих дистанціях

B3 3.3d 250 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD

Дизельна версія з хорошою економічністю, підходить для тривалих подорожей.

Pros
  • Високий крутний момент
  • економічність
  • комфортна автоматична коробка
Cons
  • Менша динаміка в порівнянні з бензиновими версіями
  • дорожче обслуговування дизельного двигуна

Available engines

2
engines
7
modifications

Petrol

7 variants
3.3 L, 280 hp, petrol, automatic, all-wheel drive (4WD)
Engine: e4/4 (e4/6) Body: Wagon 5 doors, Limousine Sedan, Touring wagon
3.3 AT 4WD (280 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.3 AT AWD (280 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.3 AT Switchtronic Allrad (280 hp)
2001 – 2005
3.3 L, 280 hp, petrol, manual, all-wheel drive (4WD)
Engine: e4/4 (e4/6) Body: Wagon 5 doors, Limousine Sedan
3.3 MT 4WD (280 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.3 MT AWD (280 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.3 L, 280 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: e4/4 (e4/6) Body: Coupe, Cabriolet, Wagon 5 doors, Limousine Sedan
3.3 AT (280 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.3 AT RWD (280 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.3 L, 280 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: e4/4 (e4/6) Body: Limousine Sedan, Touring wagon, Wagon 5 doors, Coupe, Cabrio cabriolet, Cabriolet
3.3 MT (280 hp)
1999 – 2002
3.3 MT RWD (280 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.3 L, 305 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Limousine Sedan, Touring wagon, Cabrio cabriolet
3.3 MT (305 hp)
2002 – 2006
3.4 L, 305 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: e5/1 Body: Cabriolet, Coupe, Wagon 5 doors, Limousine Sedan
3.4 AT (305 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.4 AT RWD (305 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.4 L, 305 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: e5/1 Body: Cabriolet, Coupe, Wagon 5 doors, Limousine Sedan
3.4 MT (305 hp)
1999 – 2006
3.4 MT RWD (305 hp)
1999 – 2006