The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 89,900
€ 47,000
€ 89,900
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 GT3 Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 33 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 9.1 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.9
70.2
78
45.8
67.7
75.6
70.2 in
Width
67.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
54.9 in
Height
45.8 in
108.7
182
90.6
149
182 in
Length
149 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
3549 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1620 lb
45.64 %
General
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
E92
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
402 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
398 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
186 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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8.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
8.83 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
25 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
408 mi
Range
311 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
408 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 GT3 Coupé
181.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
