The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 35,800
€ 52,000
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
56.1
70.9
70.9
54.9
68.5
76.3
70.9 in
Width
68.5 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.1 in
Height
54.9 in
107.5
180.5
107.3
176
180.5 in
Length
176 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.8 %
General
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
XE2
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
481 mi
Range
337 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
219.8 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
