The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 52,000
€ 38,500
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 8.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 300h.
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 300h
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
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
107.3
176
110.2
184.3
176 in
Length
184.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 300h
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 300h
165 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
56 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
13 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
976 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
976 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
79.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
79.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
