The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 56,100

€ 75,800

€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 550i
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112.4
192.1
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 550i
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.85 %

General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 550i
L10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 550i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
No data
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 550i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 550i
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12.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.06 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
40 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
473 mi
Lexus GS 450h
695 mi
473 mi
BMW 550i
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).
174.3 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
111.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data