The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 54,800

€ 112,000

€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.7
73.5
83.7
72.4 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
112.2
190.9
117.1
195.1
190.9 in
Length
195.1 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.68 %

General
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
L10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N63-M30
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
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
No data
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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11.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
11.8 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
40 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
695 mi
Range
410 mi
Lexus GS 450h
695 mi
410 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
195.2 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
111.8 kWh
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data