The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 50,900
€ 37,800
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 300h.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 300h
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
79.8
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176
110.2
183.7
176 in
Length
183.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 300h
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.68 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 300h
E46
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 300h
162 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
13 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
954 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
