The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 59,600
€ 82,600
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW M550d.
Lexus GS 430
BMW M550d
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.2
73.2
82.4
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.2 in
112.2
190
116.9
193.3
190 in
Length
193.3 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
BMW M550d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.47 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW M550d
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW M550d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW M550d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M550d
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
387 mi
Range
702 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
702 mi
BMW M550d
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).
127.6 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
