The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 86,300
€ 59,600
€ 86,300
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 M550i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 430.
BMW M550i
Lexus GS 430
57.8
73.5
83.7
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
117.1
195.4
112.2
190
195.4 in
Length
190 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550i
Lexus GS 430
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.11 %
General
BMW M550i
Lexus GS 430
G30
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M550i
Lexus GS 430
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
4.3 L / 210 cu in
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M550i
456 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW M550i
479 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
BMW M550i
Lexus GS 430
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
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9.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
BMW M550i
9.11 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550i
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M550i
26 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
475 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW M550i
475 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 M550i
168.7 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550i
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
