The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 95,400
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 Lexus GS 250 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S.
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 S
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.6
72.4 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.4
190.9
113.7
190.6
190.9 in
Length
190.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 S
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.45 %
General
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 S
L10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
354 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
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).
233 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
