The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 45,300
€ 85,000
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 300h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M550d.
Lexus GS 300h
BMW M550d
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.4 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.2
190.9
117.1
195.4
190.9 in
Length
195.4 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300h
BMW M550d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.9 %
General
Lexus GS 300h
BMW M550d
L10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300h
BMW M550d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
220 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
No data
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Lexus GS 300h
BMW M550d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
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17.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
17.34 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300h
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
50 mpg
40 mpg
BMW M550d
49 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
872 mi
Range
695 mi
Lexus GS 300h
872 mi
695 mi
BMW M550d
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).
121.3 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
89 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300h
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
