The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 63,400

€ 50,700

€ 63,400
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 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
57.7
71.5
79.3
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.7 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
178.8
108.1
188
178.8 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.77 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
E91
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
173 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
384 mi
Range
404 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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