The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 45,700
€ 45,300
€ 45,700
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 520i 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 520i
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 520i
Lexus GS 300h
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
F10
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
220 hp
Lexus GS 300h
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
145 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 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
17.34 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
50 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
872 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
872 mi
Lexus GS 300h
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 520i
117.5 kWh
89 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
