The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 42,900
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 60,800
 Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus GS 450h
€ 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 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
56.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
71.7
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
112.2
190.9
192.9 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.4 %
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
F10
Generation
S19
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
181 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
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

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
12.55 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data