The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 59,600
€ 88,400
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400
ⓘ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 D5 S.
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 S
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 D5 S
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.3 %
General
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 S
S19
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Code
B57-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
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
387 mi
Range
579 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S
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).
150.2 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
