The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 59,600
€ 112,000
€ 59,600
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 430 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
1430
1820
2020
1466
1868
2126
1820 mm
Width
1868 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1430 mm
Height
1466 mm
2850
4825
2975
4956
4825 mm
Length
4956 mm
2850 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2470 kg
Weight Difference:
245 kg
12.16 %
General
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
S19
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4293 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
279 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
600 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 bhp
600 bhp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
417 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 3000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
417 NM
800 NM
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
49 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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6.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.36 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 430
6.34 kg/bhp
3.36 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus GS 430
25 mpg
27 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
387 mi
Range
410 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
410 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
216 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).
195.2 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
390 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
