The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 37,800
 Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 200t
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 200t.
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200t
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
176 in
Length
183.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200t
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.12 %
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200t
E46
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Lexus IS 200t
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200t
165 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
586 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
586 mi
Lexus IS 200t
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data