The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 59,600
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) Lexus GS 430
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lexus GS 430 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
71.7
79.5
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
112.2
190
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
190 in
Length
193.1 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.77 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 430

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
387 mi
Range
737 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 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).
121.3 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data