The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
€ 50,600
€ 35,200
€ 50,600
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 Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 8.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
54.7
68.5
76.3
63.2
71.7
80.9
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
54.7 in
Height
63.2 in
107.3
176.3
108.1
188
176.3 in
Length
188 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.86 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
E46
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 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 Touring
301 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.17 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
21 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
353 mi
Range
470 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
353 mi
470 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
162.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
210.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
