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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010
VS

Alpina D3 (E90)

2.0 Diesel

200 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,070 km
    665 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
208hp155kW
200hp149kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
1,070km665mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,545mm179in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
398L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 has 8 hp more than Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V68.1 s
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel7.4 s

Although Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 has more power, Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 4.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
670 km
416 mi
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,070 km
665 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
398 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,585 mm
180.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.1 s
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
208 hp
155 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
398 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,585 mm
180.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
670 km
416 mi
1,070 km
665 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 158 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 400 km (249 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 52 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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