The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 48,900
€ 47,100
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.5 in
Width
72.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
194.3
112.4
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.33 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
G30
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 B48
Engine Series
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
782 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
932 mi
Lexus GS 300h
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).
83.4 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
