The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 87,900
€ 59,600
€ 87,900
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 D5 S is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 430.
ALPINA D5 S
Lexus GS 430
57.7
73.5
83.7
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
117.1
195.1
112.2
190
195.1 in
Length
190 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 S
Lexus GS 430
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.3 %
General
ALPINA D5 S
Lexus GS 430
G30
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 S
Lexus GS 430
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
ALPINA D5 S
Lexus GS 430
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
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11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 S
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
36 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
640 mi
Range
387 mi
ALPINA D5 S
640 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
135.8 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 D5 S
135.8 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 S
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
