The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Lexus ES 300h Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 43,100
€ 48,600
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 518d is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus ES 300h.
BMW 518d
Lexus ES 300h
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.9
73.4
83.3
73.2 in
Width
73.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
57.6 in
Height
56.9 in
116.9
193.2
113
195.9
193.2 in
Length
195.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Lexus ES 300h
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %
General
BMW 518d
Lexus ES 300h
F10
Generation
XZ1L
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 518d
Lexus ES 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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
215 hp
Lexus ES 300h
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus ES 300h
Performance
BMW 518d
Lexus ES 300h
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus ES 300h
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Lexus ES 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Lexus ES 300h
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus ES 300h
48 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1036 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
706 mi
Lexus ES 300h
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
83.4 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Lexus ES 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Lexus ES 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















