The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 49,700
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10) Lexus IS 250C
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lexus IS 250C is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
70.9
70.9
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
70.9 in
Width
69.2 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.7 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
107.5
182.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
182.5 in
Length
176.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
XE2
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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 250C
205 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
18.6 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
25 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
332 mi
Lexus IS 250C
468 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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).
223.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
176.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data