The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 31,700

€ 61,200

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 Lexus IS 220d is 4 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Lexus IS 220d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1440
1800
1800
1422
1817
2015
1800 mm
Width
1817 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1440 mm
Height
1422 mm
2730
4585
2760
4545
4585 mm
Length
4545 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.82 %

General
Lexus IS 220d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
XE2
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2231 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
400 NM
540 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.16 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 220d
9.23 kg/bhp
4.16 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
50 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
721 mi
Range
408 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
181.9 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
398 L
Boot Capacity
450 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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