The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 35,200
 Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) Subaru Legacy 2.0D
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0D.
ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)
70.1
80.9
68.5 in
Width
70.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
54.9 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)
108.3
186.8
176 in
Length
186.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.57 %
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
E46
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0D

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
165 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
734 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
734 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data