The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 52,000
€ 35,800
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 250
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.1
70.9
70.9
68.5 in
Width
70.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
107.3
176
107.5
180.5
176 in
Length
180.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 250
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.8 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 250
E46
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Lexus IS 250
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
301 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 250
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
337 mi
Range
481 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
