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BMW 530e vs. Lexus ES 300h

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$57,600
530e Plug-In Hybrid 530e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid
$43,540
ES 300h FWD ES 300h F SPORT Design FWD ES 300h Luxury FWD ES 300h F SPORT Handling FWD ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Starting MSRP
$57,600
$43,540
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
MPGe
Not available
  • 43
  • / 44
Combined MPGe
25 - 64
Not available
Range
19 - 21 mi.
Not available
Level 2 Charging
3 hrs.
Not available
Battery Capacity
9 - 12 kWh
Not available
Horsepower
288 hp
215 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Displacement
2.0 L/122
2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 3800
215 @ 5700
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310
163 @ 3600
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
Not available
43 City / 44 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Front Wheel Size
19 X 8 in
17 X 7.5 in
Front Tire Size
P245/40HR19
P215/55VR17
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 8 in
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P245/40HR19
P215/55VR17
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
56 in
Front Head Room
39 in
38 in
Second Head Room
38 in
37 in
Trunk Volume
10 ft³
14 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
196 in
196 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
54 in
Passenger Volume
99 ft³
97 ft³
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
54 in
Wheelbase
117 in
113 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Hip Room
N/A
55 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
63 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
73 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
63 in
Height, Overall
58 in
57 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
39 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Base Curb Weight
4,222 lbs
3,730 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
13 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Bluetooth®
Not available
Optional

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2023 BMW 530e2025 Lexus ES 300h
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
12 in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
11 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2023 BMW 530e or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

The 2025 Lexus ES 300h is more reliable than the 2023 BMW 530e according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2025 ES 300h versus a reliability rating of 3.5 for the 2023 530e.

Which car is cheaper, the 2023 BMW 530e or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

The 2025 Lexus ES 300h is cheaper than the 2023 BMW 530e with a $43,540 starting MSRP versus a $57,600 starting MSRP.

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