The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
€ 47,000
€ 60,800
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 31.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 9.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
45.8
67.7
75.6
54.9
70.2
78
67.7 in
Width
70.2 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
45.8 in
Height
54.9 in
90.6
149
108.7
180.3
149 in
Length
180.3 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
1676 lb
46.5 %
General
Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
10.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
311 mi
Range
403 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
183.8 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
