The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 34,200

€ 64,200

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 250 is 4.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110.2
183.7
108.7
178.9
183.7 in
Length
178.9 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.4 %

General
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
XE3
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 S Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
477 mi
Range
391 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
189.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data