The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
€ 70,800

€ 34,100

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 220d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 220d
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.7
70.9
70.9
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
55.5 in
Height
56.7 in
110.6
182.2
107.5
180.5
182.2 in
Length
180.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 220d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.99 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 220d
F30
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 220d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 220d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 220d
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9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
43 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
472 mi
Range
734 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
734 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data