The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 07) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 37,300
€ 62,800
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.3
71.7
79.5
72.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.2
190
190.6 in
Length
190 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.46 %
General
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
E60
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 460
Performance
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520d
40 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
737 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 520d
737 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 520d
121.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
