The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 59,600
€ 41,900
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 430 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 523i
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
190.6
190 in
Length
190.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
BMW 523i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.61 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 523i
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 523i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
387 mi
Range
565 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
216 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).
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
