2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Alpina | Lexus |
| Model | B5 | IS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
