The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 70,600
€ 50,900
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS F is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Lexus IS F
ALPINA B3 3.3
55.7
71.5
71.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
71.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.7 in
Height
54.9 in
107.5
183.5
107.3
176
183.5 in
Length
176 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS F
ALPINA B3 3.3
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.61 %
General
Lexus IS F
ALPINA B3 3.3
XE2
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS F
ALPINA B3 3.3
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Lexus IS F
417 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS F
372 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Lexus IS F
ALPINA B3 3.3
168 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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9.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
9.38 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS F
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus IS F
21 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
349 mi
Range
334 mi
Lexus IS F
349 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
216 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).
221.6 kWh
Lexus IS F
216 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS F
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
