The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 74,100

€ 60,800

€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 550i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 450h
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
190.9
192.9 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 450h
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.02 %

General
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 450h
F10
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 450h
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 450h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h
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10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.83 lb/hp
12.55 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 550i
21 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
395 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 550i
395 mi
524 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 550i
208.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data