The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 39,700
€ 60,800
€ 39,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 523i is 0.9 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.8 cm taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
1468
1846
2036
1430
1820
2020
1846 mm
Width
1820 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1468 mm
Height
1430 mm
2888
4841
2850
4850
4841 mm
Length
4850 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1935 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2355 kg
Weight Difference:
360 kg
18.6 %
General
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
E60
Generation
S19
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
340 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW 523i
187 bhp
340 bhp
Lexus GS 450h
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 523i
240 NM
NM
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.69 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
8.42 kg/bhp
5.69 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 523i
38 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
580 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
524 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 523i
142.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
320 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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