The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 40,700
€ 45,300
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 518d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 518d
Lexus GS 300h
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
193.2
112.2
190.9
193.2 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Lexus GS 300h
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
General
BMW 518d
Lexus GS 300h
F10
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 518d
Lexus GS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
220 hp
Lexus GS 300h
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 518d
Lexus GS 300h
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
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25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.34 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.18 lb/hp
17.34 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 518d
55 mpg
50 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1012 mi
Range
872 mi
BMW 518d
1012 mi
872 mi
Lexus GS 300h
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
BMW 518d
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
