The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 530xi (07 - 08)
€ 59,600
€ 48,100
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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 2 inches lower than the BMW 530xi.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530xi
56.3
71.7
79.5
58.3
72.7
80.2
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 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 530xi
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.38 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530xi
S19
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530xi
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 6700 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
268 hp
BMW 530xi
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530xi
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530xi
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 530xi
▶ REPLAY
13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 530xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530xi
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 530xi
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
387 mi
Range
531 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
531 mi
BMW 530xi
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).
155.3 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 530xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 530xi
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
