The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 95,400
€ 54,800
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘ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 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 450h
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
112.2
190.9
190.6 in
Length
190.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 450h
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.37 %
General
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 450h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 450h
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 450h
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
354 mi
Range
695 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
695 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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
