The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 59,600
€ 63,200
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 5.
Lexus GS 430
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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 ActiveHybrid 5
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.06 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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 ActiveHybrid 5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
387 mi
Range
651 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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).
121.2 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
