The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250C Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 49,700

€ 69,500

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus IS 250C is 0.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
55.7
70.9
70.9
54.3
71.9
79.7
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
55.7 in
Height
54.3 in
107.5
182.5
110.6
182.7
182.5 in
Length
182.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.49 %

General
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
XE2
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
205 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250C
186 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250C
19.41 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 250C
26 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
632 mi
Lexus IS 250C
439 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250C
174.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250C
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data