The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 45,700
€ 59,600
€ 45,700
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus GS 430.
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
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 430
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.51 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
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
4.3 L / 210 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
28 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
702 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
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).
216 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 430
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)
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