The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,500
 Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) Lexus IS 250
€ 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 2.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
182.4 in
Length
180.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.59 %
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
F30
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 250
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
185 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data