The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 47,800
€ 34,300
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.7
70.9
70.9
68.5 in
Width
70.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
54.9 in
Height
56.7 in
107.3
176
107.5
180.1
176 in
Length
180.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.32 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
E46
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
362 mi
Range
444 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
444 mi
Lexus IS 250
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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
