The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18)

€ 48,900
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 56,100
 Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18) Lexus GS 450h
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100

ⓘ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 450h.
BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18)
112.4
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.71 %
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18)

General

BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
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 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
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h

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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.06 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
12.06 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
782 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
695 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data