The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 34,200
€ 48,800
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
56.3
71.3
79.8
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110.2
183.7
107.3
176
183.7 in
Length
176 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
General
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
XE3
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
6-speed manual 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
168 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
477 mi
Range
359 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
206.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
