The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 45,200

€ 112,000

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.7
73.5
83.7
72.4 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
112.4
190.9
117.1
195.1
190.9 in
Length
195.1 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
14.88 %

General
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
L10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
450 mi
Range
381 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
381 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data