The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 95,400
€ 45,200
€ 95,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA B5 S is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 250
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.3
72.4
82.1
72.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.4
190.9
190.6 in
Length
190.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 250
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.45 %
General
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 250
E60
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 250
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 250
197 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
354 mi
Range
450 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
233 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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
