The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 39,400
€ 54,800
€ 39,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520d is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
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
112.2
190.9
190.6 in
Length
190.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.36 %
General
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
E60
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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 M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
695 mi
Lexus GS 450h
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















