BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs Lexus GS450h
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Lexus GS450h
Overview
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | Lexus GS450h450h |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | 450h |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Model year | 2016 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | Lexus GS450h450h |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62,100 (best) | $63,635 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | Lexus GS450h450h |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 34 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17.7 gal (best) | 17.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | Lexus GS450h450h |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 338 hp (best) |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft (best) | — |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | Lexus GS450h450h |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,013 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lbs | 4,112 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (best) | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in (best) | 112.2 in |
| Length | 193.4 in (best) | 192.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in (best) | 72.4 in |
| Height | 57.6 in (best) | 57.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base | Lexus GS450h450h |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ActiveHybrid 5 | Lexus GS450h |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $62,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 450h $63,635 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | 450h F SPORT $68,680 MSRP |