The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 66,300
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300

ⓘ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 32.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 9.9 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
68 in
Width
70.2 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
45.6 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
149.5 in
Length
182 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1786 lb
46.42 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

General

Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé

Performance

Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé

▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
391 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
189.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data