The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 33,100
 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 52,000
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 ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
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 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
108.3
186.2
176 in
Length
186.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.58 %
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
E46
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
505 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data