The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 95,400
€ 59,600
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 S is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 430.
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 430
57.8
72.7
80.6
56.3
71.7
79.5
72.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.2
190
190.6 in
Length
190 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 430
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %
General
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 430
E60
Generation
S19
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 430
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 430
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
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7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
354 mi
Range
387 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
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).
216 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
