Lexus LS 500 vs. BMW 5 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus LS 500 and BMW 5 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lexus LS 500 and the BMW 5 Series.
In comparing the Lexus LS 500's and the BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 500 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Lexus LS 500's and the BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 500 is a better car than the BMW 5 Series.
Pricing: A used 2025 Lexus LS 500 ranges from $78,998 to $95,946 while a used 2026 BMW 5 Series is priced between $61,178 to $71,813. For a new model, the Lexus LS 500's price is between $83,255 and $107,769, with the BMW 5 Series priced between $63,965 and $80,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus LS 500 loses 48.7 percent of its value and the BMW 5 Series loses 61.4 percent of its value. This means the Lexus LS 500 retains 12.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 5 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus LS 500 is 8.1 out of 10 while the BMW 5 Series' quality rating is 7.0 out of 10. This results in the Lexus LS 500 being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Luxury Large Cars and the BMW 5 Series being ranked 9 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus LS 500 is 8.2 out of 10. For the BMW 5 Series the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Lexus LS 500 an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 5 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus LS 500’s base engine makes 416 horsepower, and the BMW 5 Series base engine makes 255 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus LS 500, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear leg room. The BMW 5 Series, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
83255 - 107769
Starting MSRP:
80335
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
100643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 128600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
63965 - 80990
Starting MSRP:
59900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
76559
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
48600 - 130700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
89553
Price Range:
78998 - 95946
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
108498
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
76075 - 139960
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
66455
Price Range:
61178 - 71813
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455 - 66455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
39216
Depreciation %:
0.4881522
Resale Value $:
41119
Residual Value %:
0.5118478
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.55588193
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.47768574 - 0.62908089
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
36835
Depreciation %:
0.61493575
Resale Value $:
23065
Residual Value %:
0.38506425
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.56080626
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.46195828 - 0.61493575
Lexus LS 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
9.1 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.256
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 5 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.022
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5750652171975061
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.6 - 11.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lexus LS 500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 16Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 20Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Lexus LS 500 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530i, 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
416 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
442 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 29 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
17 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4696 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
206.1 inches
Wheelbase:
123 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4041 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
59.6 inches
Length:
199.2 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
245/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Manganese Luster
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Iridium / Silver Illusion
White
Eminent White Pearl
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic / Phytonic Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Oxide Grey Metallic
Red
Vegas Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Green
Cape York Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Palomino w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Palomino w/ Brown Open-Pore Walnut Trim
Black
Black w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Black w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim / Black w/ Haku Trim / Black w/ Kiriko Glass Trim
Gray
Chateau w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / Chateau w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim
White
White w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / White w/ Laser Special Black Trim
Brown
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Taupe/Atlas Grey
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey
Gray
Silverstone II Atlas Grey
White
Smoke White
Brown
Copper Brown/Atlas Grey / Espresso Brown
Purple
Dark Violet/Atlas Grey
Red
Burgundy Red
