The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 45,200
€ 74,100
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.6
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
112.4
190.9
116.9
192.9
190.9 in
Length
192.9 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
10.83 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
395 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
395 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 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
