Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550dvsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

M550d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2013
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

387 hp4608 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550dLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
381hp284kW
387hp289kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
493Nm364lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,455kg5,412lb
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
49.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,599mm63in
1,620mm64in
Trunk volume-
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
84L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550dLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550dLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
381 hp
284 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 6 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
493 Nm
364 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 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 Sedan (F10)M550d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 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 Sedan (F10)M550d4.7 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V85.7 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 4.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
1,111 km
690 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
785 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
381 hp
284 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
387 hp
289 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 Sedan (F10)M550d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550d
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)M550dLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
387 hp
289 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
493 Nm
364 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 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
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
785 km
488 mi
Trunk score
-
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 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
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550dLexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) M550d

  • Has 247 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 326 km (203 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

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