The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 54,400
€ 70,600
€ 54,400
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 7.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Lexus IS F.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.7
71.5
71.5
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.5 in
54.9 in
Height
55.7 in
107.3
176
107.5
183.5
176 in
Length
183.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.11 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
E46
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
417 hp
Lexus IS F
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Lexus IS F
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
158 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS F
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
9.38 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus IS F
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
337 mi
Range
349 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
349 mi
Lexus IS F
Environmental Impact
219.8 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
219.8 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus IS F
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Lexus IS F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
