The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 47,200
€ 62,800
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,800
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.3
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
116.9
193.2
112.2
190
193.2 in
Length
190 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.93 %
General
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
F10
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 460
Performance
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.98 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520d
48 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
888 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 520d
888 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 520d
100.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
