The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
€ 50,900
€ 31,700
€ 50,900
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 4.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Lexus IS 220d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
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
180.5
176 in
Length
180.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
E46
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
162 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
42 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
334 mi
Range
721 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
721 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
