The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 85,000
€ 54,800
€ 85,000
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 M550d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 450h
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.5 in
Width
72.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
195.4
112.2
190.9
195.4 in
Length
190.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 450h
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.2 %
General
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 450h
G30
Generation
L10
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 450h
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW M550d
395 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW M550d
561 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 450h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
BMW M550d
10.72 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M550d
40 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW M550d
695 mi
695 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M550d
121.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















