The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
€ 52,700

€ 36,900

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 13.5 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 8.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
54.7
68.5
76.3
63.2
72.4
81.4
68.5 in
Width
72.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
54.7 in
Height
63.2 in
107.3
176.3
108.1
189.8
176.3 in
Length
189.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.34 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
E46
Generation
B6
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 Outback 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
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
160 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
332 mi
Range
511 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
511 mi
Subaru Outback 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 Outback 2.5i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft











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