The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 112,000

€ 62,800

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
57.7
73.5
83.7
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
117.1
195.1
112.2
190
195.1 in
Length
190 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.16 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
G30
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N63-M30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 460
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 460
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
381 mi
Range
401 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
381 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
208.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
210.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data