The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 37,800

€ 52,000

€ 37,800
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 200t is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 19.4 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 S
1430
1810
2027
1395
1739
1939
1810 mm
Width
1739 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1430 mm
Height
1395 mm
2800
4665
2725
4471
4665 mm
Length
4471 mm
2800 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 S
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2125 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
11.11 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 S
XE3
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
242 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
350 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
350 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 S
143 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
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6.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 200t
6.88 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
40 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
586 mi
Range
337 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
440 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data