The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 34,300

€ 61,800

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 250 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.7
70.9
70.9
56.6
71.5
79.3
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.7 in
Height
56.6 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 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.85 %

General
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
XE2
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
444 mi
Range
384 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
193.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data