The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 32,500
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) Lexus IS 250
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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 250 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
180.1 in
Length
182.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.51 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
XE2
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
490 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
144 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data