Lexus GS 450h vs. BMW M5 Review

Utility
Neither the BMW M5 nor the Lexus GS 450h has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the BMW M5 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Lexus GS 450h down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Lexus's tank is roughly the same size as the BMW M5's, though the BMW's is a bit bigger. The Lexus GS 450h and the M5 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the BMW M5 than with the GS 450h.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the BMW to the dealership as the Lexus GS 450h. The GS 450h will save you money at the pump compared to the BMW M5. When it comes to fuel economy, the Lexus has the M5 beat. The Lexus GS 450h is tremendously less expensive than the BMW with respect to MSRP. The BMW M5 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Lexus GS 450h. The Lexus GS 450h will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the M5.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Lexus GS 450h is quite certainly sprier than the BMW M5, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The BMW has a larger engine than the Lexus GS 450h. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the BMW M5 is substantially more powerful than the Lexus GS 450h. The BMW M5 packs quite a punch compared to the Lexus GS 450h in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the BMW M5's front cabin compared to the Lexus. While the rear of the BMW M5 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Lexus GS 450h, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The Lexus GS 450h and the BMW M5 have the same basic warranty.