The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 41,500
€ 59,900
€ 41,500
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 520i 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 450h.
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
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 520i
Lexus GS 450h
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.91 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
F10
Generation
S19
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
146 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
12.58 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.34 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
30 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
680 mi
Range
511 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
511 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 520i
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
