The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 61,200

€ 33,100

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 7.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
56
71.5
79.3
59.3
70.1
80.9
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
178.9
108.3
186.2
178.9 in
Length
186.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
E90
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 S Bi-Turbo
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K30
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
186 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
408 mi
Range
505 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data