The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 54,800

€ 81,300

€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus GS 450h is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the BMW M550d BluePerformance.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW M550d BluePerformance
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.2
73.2
82.4
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.2 in
112.2
190.9
116.9
193.3
190.9 in
Length
193.3 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.62 %

General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW M550d BluePerformance
L10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW M550d BluePerformance
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
No data
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW M550d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance
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11.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
11.8 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
690 mi
Lexus GS 450h
695 mi
690 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
129.6 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
111.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data