The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 75,800

€ 35,800

€ 75,800
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 S 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 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.1
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
110.6
182.4
107.5
180.5
182.4 in
Length
180.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.84 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
F30
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-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)
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
187 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 250
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
449 mi
Range
481 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data