The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 70,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 49,700
 Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) Lexus IS 250C
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
55.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
70.9
70.9
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
54.5 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
107.5
182.5
182 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
E93
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
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 Convertible
395 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250C
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
398 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250C

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
185 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
10.3 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
468 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
739 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data