The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 39,000
€ 59,600
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 430.
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.3
71.7
79.5
72.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.2
190
190.6 in
Length
190 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.58 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
E60
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.54 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520i
34 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
630 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW 520i
630 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
216 kWh
BMW 520i
130.7 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
