The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 39,400
€ 45,300
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520d is just 0.9 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
1468
1846
2036
1455
1840
2085
1846 mm
Width
1840 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1468 mm
Height
1455 mm
2888
4841
2850
4850
4841 mm
Length
4850 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2235 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
7.8 %
General
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
E60
Generation
L10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2494 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
220 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d
161 bhp
220 bhp
Lexus GS 300h
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520d
340 NM
NM
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
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9.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.86 kg/bhp
BMW 520d
9.91 kg/bhp
7.86 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 520d
41 mpg
60 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
30 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
630 mi
Range
872 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
872 mi
Lexus GS 300h
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).
89 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
89 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
468 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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