Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550ivsLexus LS IV 460 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

550i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Lexus LS IV

460 V8

381 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)550iLexusLS IV460 V8
Power
367hp274kW
381hp284kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
757km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
5,030mm198in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,620mm64in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume-
565L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
84L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550iLexus LS IV 460 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)550i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm
LexusLS IV460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)550iLexusLS IV460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
367 hp
274 kW
LexusLS IV460 V8
381 hp
284 kW

Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has 14 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
LexusLS IV460 V8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
LexusLS IV460 V8
2,055 kg
4,530 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IV460 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i5.6 s
LexusLS IV460 V85.7 s

Although Lexus LS IV 460 V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i and Lexus LS IV 460 V8: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
LexusLS IV460 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IV460 V8
381 hp
284 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
LexusLS IV460 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,030 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)550iLexusLS IV460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,030 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
-
757 km
470 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LS IV 460 V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS IV 460 V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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