The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 42,400
€ 62,800
€ 42,400
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 520i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
BMW 520i
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
192.9
112.2
190
192.9 in
Length
190 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 460
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.79 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 460
F10
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 460
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 460
Performance
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 460
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
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20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.52 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
28 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
680 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
