The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 50,900

€ 70,600

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600
ⓘ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 18.9 cm shorter, 7.6 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the Lexus IS F.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
1395
1739
1939
1415
1815
1815
1739 mm
Width
1815 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1815 mm
1395 mm
Height
1415 mm
2725
4471
2730
4660
4471 mm
Length
4660 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1775 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
295 kg
16.62 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
4969 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
417 bhp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
417 bhp
Lexus IS F
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
505 NM
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
505 NM
Lexus IS F
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
162 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS F
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5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.26 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
4.26 kg/bhp
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus IS F
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
334 mi
Range
349 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
349 mi
Lexus IS F
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).
216 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus IS F
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
345 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
378 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data