The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 60,400

€ 39,000

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
178.8
108.1
188.6
178.8 in
Length
188.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.68 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
E91
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-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)
N54-K20
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
171 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
175 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
395 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
531 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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