The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 63,200
€ 59,600
€ 63,200
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 ActiveHybrid 5 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 ActiveHybrid 5
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 ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 430
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.06 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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 ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 430
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 430
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
651 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
