The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)

€ 53,800
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 39,000
 Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000

ⓘ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 12.3 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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
108.1
188.6
176.3 in
Length
188.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.41 %
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)

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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

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
FB25
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
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
171 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
531 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 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
948 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft