The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 07) vs. Lexus ES 300h Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 37,300
€ 48,600
€ 37,300
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 slightly. The BMW 520d is 5.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus ES 300h.
BMW 520d
Lexus ES 300h
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.9
73.4
83.3
72.7 in
Width
73.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
57.8 in
Height
56.9 in
113.7
190.6
113
195.9
190.6 in
Length
195.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Lexus ES 300h
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.64 %
General
BMW 520d
Lexus ES 300h
E60
Generation
XZ1L
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 520d
Lexus ES 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
215 hp
Lexus ES 300h
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus ES 300h
Performance
BMW 520d
Lexus ES 300h
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus ES 300h
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Lexus ES 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus ES 300h
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 520d
40 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus ES 300h
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
737 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 520d
737 mi
706 mi
Lexus ES 300h
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 520d
121.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
Lexus ES 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus ES 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data






















