The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (17 - 18) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 46,100
€ 54,800
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.5 in
Width
72.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
194.3
112.2
190.9
194.3 in
Length
190.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.27 %
General
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
G30
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 450h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.04 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
976 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
695 mi
Lexus GS 450h
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
