The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
€ 44,100
€ 90,900
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 300 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Lexus GS 300
BMW M5
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.2
190
113.7
191.1
190 in
Length
191.1 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300
BMW M5
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.39 %
General
Lexus GS 300
BMW M5
S19
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Lexus GS 300
BMW M5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Lexus GS 300
246 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 300
229 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Lexus GS 300
BMW M5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
▶ REPLAY
15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
15.19 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Lexus GS 300
24 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
city
10 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
294 mi
Lexus GS 300
450 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
280.3 kWh
Lexus GS 300
185.7 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
