The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 72,600

€ 36,900

€ 72,600
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 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
56.3
71.3
79.2
63.2
72.4
81.4
71.3 in
Width
72.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.3 in
Height
63.2 in
110.6
182.4
108.1
189.6
182.4 in
Length
189.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.26 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
F31
Generation
B6
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
183 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
466 mi
Range
533 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft












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