The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 45,300
€ 71,500
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 300h 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 300h
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
112.2
190.9
116.9
192.9
190.9 in
Length
192.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 550i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.19 %
General
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 550i
L10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 550i
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
4
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
220 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
No data
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 550i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
▶ REPLAY
17.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
17.34 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
50 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
49 mpg
city
15 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
872 mi
Range
418 mi
Lexus GS 300h
872 mi
418 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
89 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).
197 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
89 kWh
197 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
