The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC F Automatic (14 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 75,900
€ 50,000
€ 75,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RC F is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Lexus RC F
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
54.7
72.6
81.5
53.8
69.2
80.1
72.6 in
Width
69.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.7 in
Height
53.8 in
107.5
185.2
107.3
176.7
185.2 in
Length
176.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC F
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
21.2 %
General
Lexus RC F
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
XC1
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC F
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
470 hp
at 7100 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lexus RC F
470 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus RC F
391 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Lexus RC F
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
168 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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8.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Lexus RC F
8.63 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC F
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lexus RC F
22 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
380 mi
Range
359 mi
Lexus RC F
380 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
206.5 kWh
Lexus RC F
204.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC F
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
