The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
€ 53,200
€ 76,600
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is 15.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 9.4 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
44.4
70.9
78.8
69.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
53.8 in
Height
44.4 in
107.3
176.7
93.3
160.8
176.7 in
Length
160.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
791 lb
24.24 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
E46
Generation
Exige S3
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
165 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
337 mi
Range
265 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
