The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 49,000
€ 59,600
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 530i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus GS 430.
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 430
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
56.3 in
116.9
192.9
112.2
190
192.9 in
Length
190 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 430
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.26 %
General
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 430
F10
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 430
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 530i
268 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530i
229 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 430
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
BMW 530i
14.23 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 530i
32 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
588 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW 530i
588 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
216 kWh
BMW 530i
140.2 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
