The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 95,400
€ 60,800
€ 95,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B5 S is 0.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 450h
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
190.9
190.6 in
Length
190.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 450h
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.24 %
General
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 450h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 450h
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 450h
197 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
12.55 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
354 mi
Range
524 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
524 mi
Lexus GS 450h
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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
