The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 34,200
 Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 250
€ 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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
178.9 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.4 %
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
E90
Generation
XE3
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
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
162.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data