The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 33,200
 Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13) Lexus IS 200d
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Lexus IS 200d.
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200d
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
68.5 in
Width
70.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
54.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
176 in
Length
180.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200d
E46
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200d
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
Lexus IS 200d
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200d
168 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200d

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
46 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
792 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
792 mi
Lexus IS 200d
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data