The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 42,900

€ 60,800

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 3.4 cm taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
1464
1860
2094
1430
1820
2020
1860 mm
Width
1820 mm
2094 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1464 mm
Height
1430 mm
2968
4899
2850
4850
4899 mm
Length
4850 mm
2968 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1935 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2355 kg

Weight Difference:
240 kg
12.4 %

General
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
F10
Generation
S19
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
340 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 bhp
340 bhp
Lexus GS 450h
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
380 NM
NM
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h
▶ REPLAY
9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.69 kg/bhp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
9.36 kg/bhp
5.69 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
63 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
967 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
524 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
320 L








No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data