The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 33,200
€ 52,000
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 200d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Lexus IS 200d
ALPINA B3 S
56.7
70.9
70.9
54.9
68.5
76.3
70.9 in
Width
68.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.7 in
Height
54.9 in
107.5
180.5
107.3
176
180.5 in
Length
176 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200d
ALPINA B3 S
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
General
Lexus IS 200d
ALPINA B3 S
XE2
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200d
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
148 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
251 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Lexus IS 200d
ALPINA B3 S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d
24.05 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200d
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
46 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
792 mi
Range
337 mi
Lexus IS 200d
792 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
219.8 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
104.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200d
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
