The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 75,800
€ 45,200
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 550i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 250
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
193.2
112.4
190.9
193.2 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 250
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.27 %
General
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 250
F10
Generation
L10
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 250
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 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
2.5 L / 122 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 550i
444 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 550i
479 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250
Performance
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
BMW 550i
9.71 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 550i
26 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
473 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 550i
473 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 550i
174.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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