The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 50,700
€ 53,800
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 3.6R is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 8.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
ALPINA B3 S Touring
63.2
71.7
80.9
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.7 in
Width
68.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
63.2 in
Height
54.7 in
108.1
188
107.3
176.3
188 in
Length
176.3 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.62 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
ALPINA B3 S Touring
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EZ36
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
ALPINA B3 S Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
404 mi
Range
332 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
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).
223.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
