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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.2
110.2
183.7
182.2 in
Length
183.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.73 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
F30
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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)
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
190 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
285 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
