The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 45,200
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) Lexus GS 250
€ 73,200
 BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 550i
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lexus GS 250 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
57.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
72.4
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
112.4
190.9
Blueprint BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
190.9 in
Length
193.2 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5357 lb
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.98 %
BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
L10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i

Performance

Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
506 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
506 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
162.9 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data