The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Lexus RC F Automatic (14 - 17)
€ 53,200
€ 75,900
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,900
ⓘ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
69.2
80.1
54.7
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
107.3
176.7
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
4057 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
19.57 %
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
470 hp
at 7100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
470 hp
Lexus RC F
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
391 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
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC F
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
8.63 lb/hp
Lexus RC F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lexus RC F
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus RC F
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
380 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
380 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).
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).
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
204.5 kWh
Lexus RC F
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Lexus RC F
2
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
