The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 60,800
€ 95,400
€ 60,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus GS 450h is 0.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Lexus GS 450h
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
190.9
113.7
190.6
190.9 in
Length
190.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.24 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5
S19
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
No data
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
12.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.55 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
31 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
354 mi
Lexus GS 450h
524 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 450h
145.8 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
