The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 59,600
€ 74,100
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the BMW 550i.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 550i
1430
1820
2020
1464
1860
2094
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1430 mm
Height
1464 mm
2850
4825
2968
4899
4825 mm
Length
4899 mm
2850 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
BMW 550i
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
10.38 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 550i
S19
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 550i
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4293 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
279 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 bhp
402 bhp
BMW 550i
417 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 430
417 NM
600 NM
BMW 550i
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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6.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.91 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 430
6.34 kg/bhp
4.91 kg/bhp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus GS 430
25 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
387 mi
Range
395 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
395 mi
BMW 550i
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).
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
390 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
