The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

€ 49,700
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) Lexus IS 250C
€ 70,600
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lexus IS 250C is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
55.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
70.9
70.9
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.7 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
107.5
182.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
182.5 in
Length
182 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

General

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
XE2
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
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 250C
205 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
130 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
403 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
183.8 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data