The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

€ 49,700
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250C
€ 67,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lexus IS 250C is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
55.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
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 (10 - 13)
107.5
182.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182.5 in
Length
180.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

General

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 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 Bi-Turbo Convertible
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
19.41 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
26 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
403 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
174.3 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
174.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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