The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Lexus IS F Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 67,900

€ 72,000

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS F.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS F
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.7
71.5
71.5
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.5 in
55.5 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
182.2
107.5
183.5
182.2 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS F
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.06 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS F
F30
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS F
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
417 hp
Lexus IS F
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Lexus IS F
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS F
190 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS F
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
9.38 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS F
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus IS F
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
490 mi
Range
343 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
343 mi
Lexus IS F
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).
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus IS F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data