The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 111,000

€ 86,900

€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the ALPINA B7 is 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
Lexus LS 460
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
117.7
198
116.9
198
198 in
Length
198 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
Lexus LS 460
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

General
ALPINA B7
Lexus LS 460
E65/E66
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
Lexus LS 460
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
4.6 L / 225 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
375 hp
Lexus LS 460
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
ALPINA B7
Lexus LS 460
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
11.43 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
424 mi
Range
470 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
470 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
210.3 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data