The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 55,000
€ 49,700
€ 55,000
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 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 6.3 cm lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
1352
1757
2035
1415
1800
1800
1757 mm
Width
1800 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1800 mm
1352 mm
Height
1415 mm
2725
4488
2730
4635
4488 mm
Length
4635 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.36 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
E46
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250C
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
362 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250C
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
164 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250C
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5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
5.38 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
25 mpg
30 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
350 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
468 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
268 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
345 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
420 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
