The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 95,400
€ 44,100
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 3.8 cm taller than the Lexus GS 300.
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 300
1468
1846
2046
1430
1820
2020
1846 mm
Width
1820 mm
2046 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1468 mm
Height
1430 mm
2888
4841
2850
4825
4841 mm
Length
4825 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 300
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.57 %
General
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 300
E60
Generation
S19
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 300
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4398 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
246 bhp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 bhp
246 bhp
Lexus GS 300
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5
700 NM
310 NM
Lexus GS 300
Performance
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 300
195 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
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3.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.89 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5
3.64 kg/bhp
6.89 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B5
23 mpg
29 mpg
Lexus GS 300
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
354 mi
Range
450 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 300
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).
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
430 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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