The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 82,600
€ 59,600
€ 82,600
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 M550d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 430.
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 430
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
56.3 in
116.9
193.3
112.2
190
193.3 in
Length
190 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 430
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.47 %
General
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 430
F10
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 M550d
Lexus GS 430
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M550d
376 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW M550d
546 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 430
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
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11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
BMW M550d
11.46 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M550d
38 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
702 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW M550d
702 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 M550d
127.6 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
