The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 39,400
€ 44,100
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 300.
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300
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 300
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.89 %
General
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300
E60
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
246 hp
Lexus GS 300
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300
Performance
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus GS 300
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
630 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 300
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
