2024 BMW 530 vs. 2025 Lexus ES 300h Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW 530

2024 BMW
530

MSRP*: $57,900 to $60,200
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2025 Lexus
ES 300h

MSRP*: $43,440 to $52,330
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MPG - City 27 MPG 43 MPG
MPG - Hwy 35 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 215-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 215 hp
Exterior Length 199.2 in 195.9 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.3 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 37.5 in
Rear 37.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus ES 300h than the BMW 530, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 530 and the Lexus ES 300h in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW 530 as you will with the Lexus ES 300h, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW 530 is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus ES 300h.

Dimensions
The BMW 530 is a little wider than the Lexus ES 300h, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the BMW 530 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus ES 300h.

Handling
The BMW 530 has a larger turning radius than the Lexus ES 300h, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 530 is somewhat more powerful than the Lexus ES 300h.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the BMW 530 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Lexus ES 300h.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW 530 and the Lexus ES 300h.