The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 75,800
€ 62,800
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,800
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 460
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
193.2
112.2
190
193.2 in
Length
190 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 460
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.47 %
General
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 460
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 460
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 550i
444 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 550i
479 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 460
Performance
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
BMW 550i
9.71 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 550i
26 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
473 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 550i
473 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
174.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Lexus GS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
