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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo 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
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Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    214 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,130 km
    702 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
208hp155kW
214hp160kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
1,130km702mi
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
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

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 Bi-Turbo DieselPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel4,100 rpm2,000 rpm4,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
23.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
163 km/h
101 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
214 hp
160 kW

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel has 6 hp more than Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 and Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel: 6 hp (4 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
450 Nm
332 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,480 kg
3,263 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
244 km/h
152 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 1.2 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 4.3 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
1,130 km
702 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
214 hp
160 kW
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
214 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.9 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Power
208 hp
155 kW
214 hp
160 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
1,130 km
702 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 Bi-Turbo Diesel
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 198 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 460 km (286 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 52 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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