The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 48,900
€ 60,800
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
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
190.9
194.3 in
Length
190.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
17.07 %
General
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
12.55 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
782 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
524 mi
Lexus GS 450h
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
