The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 48,900
€ 44,100
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300.
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300
58.2
73.5
83.7
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.5 in
Width
71.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.2 in
Height
56.3 in
117.1
194.3
112.2
190
194.3 in
Length
190 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.3 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300
G30
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 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
246 hp
Lexus GS 300
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300
Performance
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus GS 300
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
782 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 300
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
