The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 63,800
€ 47,000
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 31.3 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 9.7 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
55.5
70.2
78
45.8
67.7
75.6
70.2 in
Width
67.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
55.5 in
Height
45.8 in
108.7
180.3
90.6
149
180.3 in
Length
149 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
3847 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1918 lb
49.86 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
E92
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
174 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
23 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
388 mi
Range
311 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
388 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
191.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
893 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
