The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 33,100
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 52,000
 ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000

ⓘ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 S.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 S
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
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
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
108.3
186.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
186.2 in
Length
176 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 S
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.58 %
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 S
BM/BR
Generation
E46
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 S
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
EJ25
Engine Code
E5/1
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
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
337 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
ALPINA B3 S
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