The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
€ 47,800

€ 31,700

€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.4 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the Lexus IS 220d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
1395
1739
1939
1440
1800
1800
1739 mm
Width
1800 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1395 mm
Height
1440 mm
2725
4471
2730
4585
4471 mm
Length
4585 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.22 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
E46
Generation
XE2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
2231 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
175 bhp
Lexus IS 220d
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
400 NM
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
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5.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.23 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.25 kg/bhp
9.23 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
26 mpg
50 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
362 mi
Range
721 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
721 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
398 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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