The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 33,100

€ 54,400

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Legacy 2.5i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 3.3
59.3
70.1
80.9
54.9
68.5
76.3
70.1 in
Width
68.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
59.3 in
Height
54.9 in
108.3
186.2
107.3
176
186.2 in
Length
176 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 3.3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 3.3
BM/BR
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 3.3
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ25
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 3.3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
505 mi
Range
337 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
219.8 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data