The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 49,600
€ 50,700
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 8.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
54.7
68.5
76.3
63.2
71.7
80.9
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
54.7 in
Height
63.2 in
107.3
176.3
108.1
188
176.3 in
Length
188 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.42 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
E46
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
163 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
359 mi
Range
404 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
206.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
