The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 37,800
€ 54,400
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 300h is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Lexus IS 300h
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.3
71.3
79.8
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110.2
183.7
107.3
176
183.7 in
Length
176 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
ALPINA B3 3.3
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.97 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
ALPINA B3 3.3
XE3
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
ALPINA B3 3.3
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
No data
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
ALPINA B3 3.3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
53 mpg
city
14 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
337 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
219.8 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
