The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) vs. Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 75,900

€ 49,700

€ 75,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio is 0.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250C.
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
54.3
71.9
79.7
55.7
70.9
70.9
71.9 in
Width
70.9 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
54.3 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
182.7
107.5
182.5
182.7 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.66 %

General
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
F33
Generation
XE2
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
404 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250C
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
443 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250C
Performance
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
187 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C
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10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
10.45 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
29 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
466 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
466 mi
468 mi
Lexus IS 250C
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
151.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Lexus IS 250C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data