The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 41,700

€ 56,100

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Lexus GS 450h
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
192.9
112.4
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Lexus GS 450h
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.88 %

General
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Lexus GS 450h
F10
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
Lexus GS 450h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Lexus GS 450h
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.06 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
12.06 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
967 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
695 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data