The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,700

€ 40,300

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
54.7
68.5
76.3
60.4
70.1
80.9
68.5 in
Width
70.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
54.7 in
Height
60.4 in
107.3
176.3
108.3
188.6
176.3 in
Length
188.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.3 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
171 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
160 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
19.58 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
332 mi
Range
553 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
553 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft