The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 31,000

€ 58,800

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 DPF is 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Lexus IS 220d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.1
70.9
70.9
56
71.5
79.3
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
107.5
180.1
108.7
178.9
180.1 in
Length
178.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %

General
Lexus IS 220d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
XE2
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
175 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Lexus IS 220d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
20.91 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
37 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
641 mi
Range
400 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
641 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
129.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data