The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (11 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 40,200
€ 54,800
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
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
192.9
112.2
190.9
192.9 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.25 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
F10
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.34 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
639 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 520i
639 mi
695 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 520i
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
