The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 37,800

€ 50,900

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 200t is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.3
71.3
79.8
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110.2
183.7
107.3
176
183.7 in
Length
176 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 3.3
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.12 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 3.3
XE3
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 3.3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
586 mi
Range
334 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
221.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data