The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 59,600
€ 51,700
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 430 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530d
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112.2
190
116.9
192.9
190 in
Length
192.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530d
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
▶ REPLAY
13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 530d
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
387 mi
Range
713 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
713 mi
BMW 530d
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).
125.5 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
