The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 34,300
€ 50,900
€ 34,300
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 250 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
1440
1800
1800
1395
1739
1939
1800 mm
Width
1739 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1440 mm
Height
1395 mm
2730
4575
2725
4471
4575 mm
Length
4471 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.48 %
General
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
XE2
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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7.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.36 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
7.98 kg/bhp
5.36 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
31 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
444 mi
Range
334 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 250
172.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
378 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
