The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 60,800
 Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus GS 450h
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 450h
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
56.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
71.7
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
112.2
190.9
193.1 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 450h
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3 %
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 450h
F10
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 450h
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N63-M20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 450h
198 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
12.55 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
524 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
524 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data