The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,700

€ 37,500

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 12.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 8.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
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
188.6
176.3 in
Length
188.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.46 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
E46
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 Outback 2.0D
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
160 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
332 mi
Range
641 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
641 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
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).
129.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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