The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 63,200
€ 54,800
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 450h
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
192.9
112.2
190.9
192.9 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 450h
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.44 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 450h
F10
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 450h
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 450h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
695 mi
Lexus GS 450h
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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