The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 108,600
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 62,800
 Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10) Lexus GS 460
€ 108,600
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
56.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
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 (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
112.2
190
193.1 in
Length
190 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.28 %
Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
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
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-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 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
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 460

▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
401 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
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).
208.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data