The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 70,800

€ 32,500

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 5.3 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 3.1 cm lower than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
1409
1811
2011
1440
1800
1800
1811 mm
Width
1800 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1409 mm
Height
1440 mm
2810
4628
2730
4575
4628 mm
Length
4575 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.27 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
F30
Generation
XE2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
190 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 250
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4.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.02 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.34 kg/bhp
8.02 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
29 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
472 mi
Range
412 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
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).
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
378 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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