BMW 550i vs Lexus LS460
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Lexus LS460
Overview
| Spec | BMW 550i550i | Lexus LS460460 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 550i | 460 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 550i550i | Lexus LS460460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $66,300 (best) | $72,520 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 550i550i | Lexus LS460460 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 22.2 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 550i550i | Lexus LS460460 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 443 hp (best) | 386 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft (best) | 367 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.4 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 550i550i | Lexus LS460460 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft (best) | 13.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,277 lbs | 4,234 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 200 in (best) |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.8 in (best) |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 550i550i | Lexus LS460460 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 550i | Lexus LS460 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 550i $66,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 460 $72,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | 460 $75,465 MSRP |
| 3 | — | 460 L $78,820 MSRP |
| 4 | — | 460 L $82,305 MSRP |