The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 33,100

€ 58,800

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Legacy 2.5i is 7.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
59.3
70.1
80.9
56
71.5
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.3 in
Height
56 in
108.3
186.2
108.7
178.9
186.2 in
Length
178.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BM/BR
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
EJ25
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
505 mi
Range
400 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
185.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data