The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 49,700
 Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) Lexus IS 250C
€ 58,200
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 5.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
70.9
70.9
69.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
53.2 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
107.5
182.5
176.7 in
Length
182.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
E46
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250C
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250C

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
161 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
468 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data