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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.7
73.5
83.7
71.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
112.2
190
117.1
195.1
190 in
Length
195.1 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.16 %
General
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
S19
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 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
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)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
