The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Lexus RC F Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 53,200
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Coupé
€ 82,400
 Lexus RC F Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus RC F
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Lexus RC F.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lexus RC F
53.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.7
Blueprint Lexus RC F Automatic (18 - ..)
72.6
81.5
69.2 in
Width
72.6 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
53.8 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Lexus RC F Automatic (18 - ..)
107.5
185.2
176.7 in
Length
185.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lexus RC F
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.7 %
Lexus RC F Automatic (18 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lexus RC F
E46
Generation
XC1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lexus RC F
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
458 hp
at 7100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
458 hp
Lexus RC F
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Lexus RC F

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lexus RC F
165 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC F

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
8.26 lb/hp
Lexus RC F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lexus RC F
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus RC F
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
363 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
363 mi
Lexus RC F
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
214 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
214 kWh
Lexus RC F
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lexus RC F
2
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data