The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 48,000
€ 45,300
€ 48,000
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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
193.2
112.2
190.9
193.2 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.15 %
General
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
F10
Generation
L10
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
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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.28 lb/hp
17.34 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
50 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
45 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
967 mi
Range
872 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
872 mi
Lexus GS 300h
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).
89 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
