The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,200
€ 67,900
€ 34,200
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Lexus IS 250 is 1.5 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
79.8
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
110.2
183.7
110.6
182.2
183.7 in
Length
182.2 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.73 %
General
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
XE3
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
477 mi
Range
490 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
144 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 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
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
