The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 48,600

€ 62,800

€ 48,600
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Lexus GS 460
57.8
73.5
83.7
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
117.1
194.3
112.2
190
194.3 in
Length
190 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Lexus GS 460
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.76 %

General
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Lexus GS 460
G30
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Lexus GS 460
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 460
Performance
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Lexus GS 460
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 460
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
53 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
988 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Lexus GS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data