The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 61,800

€ 35,800

€ 61,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.1
70.9
70.9
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.6 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178.9
107.5
180.5
178.9 in
Length
180.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.55 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
E90
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
174 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
384 mi
Range
481 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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