The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 48,400
		
					
					€ 45,300
					
					
					€ 48,400
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 45,300
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's  3.4 inches longer,  1.1 inches wider and  0.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
				
				BMW 520d
					Lexus GS 300h
				58.2
							
							73.5
							
							83.7
							
						57.3
							
							72.4
															
							82.1
							
						73.5 in
					Width
					72.4 in
				83.7 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					82.1 in
				58.2 in
					Height
					57.3 in
				117.1
							
							194.3
							
						112.2
							
							190.9
							
						194.3 in
					Length
					190.9 in
				117.1 in
					Wheelbase
					112.2 in
				Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
					Lexus GS 300h
				3605 lb
					Curb Weight
					3814 lb
				4949 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4927 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								209 lb
									5.48 %
								
								General
BMW 520d
					Lexus GS 300h
				G30
	
					Generation
					L10
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Rear-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Rear-wheel drive
						
8-speed automatic transmission
					Transmission
					Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
				Engine
BMW 520d
					Lexus GS 300h
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
				BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Power
					220 hp
						at 0 rpm
					BMW 520d
						187 hp
						220 hp
						Lexus GS 300h
					295 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					No data
						
					BMW 520d
						295 lb‑ft
						 lb‑ft
						Lexus GS 300h
					Performance
BMW 520d
					Lexus GS 300h
				
							
							
							146 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							118 mph
						
					7.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
341 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								BMW 520d
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
420 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Lexus GS 300h
▶ REPLAY
						19.28 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					17.34 lb/hp
						
				BMW 520d
						19.28 lb/hp
						17.34 lb/hp
						Lexus GS 300h
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
					Lexus GS 300h
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						57 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						50 mpg
						
					
				BMW 520d
						57 mpg
						50 mpg
						Lexus GS 300h
					50 mpg
					city
					49 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					52 mpg
						
				17.4 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					17.4 gal
						1000 mi
					Range
					872 mi
				BMW 520d
						1000 mi
						872 mi
						Lexus GS 300h
					Environmental Impact
	
				84.3 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).
89 kWh
						
				BMW 520d
						84.3 kWh
						89 kWh
						Lexus GS 300h
					Euro 6c (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				174 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					175 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
					Lexus GS 300h
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1345 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1113 lb
				15 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					13.3 cu ft
				










No data
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					No data
				














