The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 53,200
€ 53,500
€ 53,200
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 Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 27.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 8.2 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige
53.8
69.2
80.1
45.6
68
75.9
69.2 in
Width
68 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
53.8 in
Height
45.6 in
107.3
176.7
90.6
149.5
176.7 in
Length
149.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1202 lb
36.84 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige
E46
Generation
Exige S2
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 manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige
165 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
337 mi
Range
301 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
