The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
€ 34,200

€ 75,800

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Lexus IS 250 is 1.3 inches longer.
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.2
183.7
110.6
182.4
183.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.64 %

General
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
XE3
Generation
F30
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
8-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
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
477 mi
Range
405 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
405 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).
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 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
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data