The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 59,600
€ 95,400
€ 59,600
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
The Lexus GS 430 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.8 cm lower than the ALPINA B5.
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
1430
1820
2020
1468
1846
2046
1820 mm
Width
1846 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2046 mm
1430 mm
Height
1468 mm
2850
4825
2888
4841
4825 mm
Length
4841 mm
2850 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.39 %
General
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
S19
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4293 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
279 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B5
417 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Lexus GS 430
417 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B5
Performance
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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6.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.64 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 430
6.34 kg/bhp
3.64 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Lexus GS 430
25 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
387 mi
Range
354 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
390 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
