The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 59,600
€ 49,000
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 530i.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530i
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 530i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.26 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530i
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 530i
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
387 mi
Range
588 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
588 mi
BMW 530i
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).
140.2 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530i
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
