The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 61,800

€ 34,200

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 12 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
1437
1817
2015
1430
1810
2027
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1437 mm
Height
1430 mm
2760
4545
2800
4665
4545 mm
Length
4665 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
11.4 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
E90
Generation
XE3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
252 NM
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
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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4.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.59 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.94 kg/bhp
7.59 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
384 mi
Range
477 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
477 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).
162.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data