The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) 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 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 430.
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 430
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 430
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.39 %
General
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 430
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 430
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4398 CC
Engine Capacity
4293 CC
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
279 bhp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 bhp
279 bhp
Lexus GS 430
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
417 NM
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5
700 NM
417 NM
Lexus GS 430
Performance
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 430
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
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3.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.34 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5
3.64 kg/bhp
6.34 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B5
23 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus GS 430
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
354 mi
Range
387 mi
ALPINA B5
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
233 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
390 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
430 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
