The Alpina 3 Series 1st Gen was offered from 1982 – 1992 as a medium-sedan / medium-cabriolet / medium-wagon / medium-coupe. This generation spans 15 variants, with power ranging from 168 to 257 hp.
Performance Pick

Alpina 3 Series B6 3.5
257 hp · 0-60 in 6.2s · 20.8 mpg
Practicality Pick

Alpina 3 Series C1 2.5
187 hp · 0-60 in 7s · 25.8 mpg

Tech Specs Summary
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
Variants (15)
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
B6 2.8
$35,000 – $50,000
214
hp
4
seats
18.8
mpg
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
C1 2.3
$30,000 – $40,000
168
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
B6 2.8
$35,000 – $50,000
207
hp
4
seats
18.8
mpg
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
B6 3.5 (Cat)
$50,000 – $65,000
251
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
C2 2.7
$30,000 – $40,000
207
hp
5
seats
25.3
mpg
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
B6 3.5
$45,000 – $65,000
257
hp
5
seats
20.8
mpg
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
C1 2.5
$25,000 – $35,000
187
hp
5
seats
25.8
mpg
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
B3 2.7 (Cat)
$25,000 – $35,000
201
hp
5
seats
24.2
mpg
Medium CabrioletGasoline3 Series
B3 2.7 Cabrio (Cat)
$30,000 – $45,000
201
hp
4
seats
23.7
mpg
Medium CabrioletGasoline3 Series
B3 2.7 Cabrio
$30,000 – $45,000
206
hp
4
seats
24.7
mpg
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
B3 2.7 Allrad (Cat)
$30,000 – $45,000
201
hp
5
seats
23.1
mpg
Medium SedanGasoline3 Series
B3 2.7 Allrad
$30,000 – $45,000
206
hp
5
seats
24
mpg
Medium WagonGasoline3 Series
B3 2.7 Allrad touring
$30,000 – $45,000
201
hp
5
seats
22.8
mpg
Medium WagonGasoline3 Series
B3 2.7 touring
$25,000 – $35,000
201
hp
5
seats
23.7
mpg
Medium CoupeGasoline3 Series
B6 3.5 S
$120,000 – $150,000
251
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
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