The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

€ 66,300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 53,500
 Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 32.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 9.9 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
55.5 in
Height
45.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
182 in
Length
149.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
3847 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1786 lb
46.42 %
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S 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 S Bi-Turbo 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
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
395 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
398 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
183 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

▶ REPLAY
9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
9.74 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
24 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
301 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
391 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
189.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
893 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data