The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 53,800

€ 38,200

€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
54.7
68.5
76.3
60.4
70.1
80.9
68.5 in
Width
70.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
54.7 in
Height
60.4 in
107.3
176.3
108.3
188
176.3 in
Length
188 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.89 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
E46
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
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 Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
162 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
21.18 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
332 mi
Range
347 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
347 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
163.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
163.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft