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 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.8
72.7
80.6
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.2
190
113.7
190.6
190 in
Length
190.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %

General
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
S19
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 430
ALPINA B5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
S62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data