The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Cup 380 (17 - 18)
€ 53,200
€ 109,900
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,900
ⓘ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 40.4 cm longer, 4.5 cm narrower and 23.8 cm taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
1367
1757
2035
1129
1802
2002
1757 mm
Width
1802 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2002 mm
1367 mm
Height
1129 mm
2725
4488
2370
4084
4488 mm
Length
4084 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2370 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1105 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
375 kg
25.34 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
E46
Generation
Exige S3
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with compressor
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
375 bhp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 bhp
375 bhp
Lotus Exige Coupé
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
362 NM
410 NM
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
165 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
50 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.95 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
4.92 kg/bhp
2.95 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
24 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
337 mi
Range
239 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
239 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).
197 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
197 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
500 kg
Maximum Payload
895 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
112 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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