The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 64,200

€ 34,200

€ 64,200
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 slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.9
110.2
183.7
178.9 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.4 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
E90
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
183 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
391 mi
Range
477 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
189.4 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 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data