The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 48,400
€ 59,900
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
58.2
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
58.2 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
Lexus GS 450h
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.71 %
General
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.28 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
30 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1000 mi
Range
511 mi
BMW 520d
1000 mi
511 mi
Lexus GS 450h
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
