The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 51,300
€ 44,100
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 530i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300.
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 300
58.3
72.7
80.2
56.3
71.7
79.5
72.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.2
190
190.6 in
Length
190 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 300
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.02 %
General
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 300
E60
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 300
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 530i
268 hp
246 hp
Lexus GS 300
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530i
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300
Performance
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 530i
14.23 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 530i
28 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus GS 300
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
524 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 530i
524 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 300
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 530i
157.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i
Lexus GS 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
