The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 108,600
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,200
 Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) Lexus GS 250
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 250
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
57.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
72.4
82.1
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
112.4
190.9
193.1 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 250
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.03 %
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 250
F10
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 250
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 250
204 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250

▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
450 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data