The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 67,900

€ 34,200

€ 67,900
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 a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
1409
1811
2011
1430
1810
2027
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1409 mm
Height
1430 mm
2810
4628
2800
4665
4628 mm
Length
4665 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.72 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
F30
Generation
XE3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-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)
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
140 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 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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4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.59 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 kg/bhp
7.59 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
490 mi
Range
477 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 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
475 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data