The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,800
 Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
182.4 in
Length
180.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.85 %
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
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
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
188 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
481 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
481 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data