The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 07) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 37,300

€ 47,100

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 520d is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
72.4
82.1
72.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.4
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.46 %

General
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
E60
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 520d
Lexus GS 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
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
220 hp
Lexus GS 300h
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 300h
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 520d
40 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 520d
737 mi
932 mi
Lexus GS 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 GS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data