The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 50,900
€ 35,800
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3 cm lower than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
1395
1739
1939
1425
1800
1800
1739 mm
Width
1800 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1395 mm
Height
1425 mm
2725
4471
2730
4585
4471 mm
Length
4585 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.79 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
E46
Generation
XE2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
162 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 250
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
334 mi
Range
481 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
398 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
