The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. Lexus ES 300h Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 43,800
€ 48,600
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 523i is 3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus ES 300h.
BMW 523i
Lexus ES 300h
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.9
73.4
83.3
73.2 in
Width
73.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
57.6 in
Height
56.9 in
116.9
192.9
113
195.9
192.9 in
Length
195.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Lexus ES 300h
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %
General
BMW 523i
Lexus ES 300h
F10
Generation
XZ1L
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 523i
Lexus ES 300h
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
215 hp
Lexus ES 300h
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus ES 300h
Performance
BMW 523i
Lexus ES 300h
148 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus ES 300h
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Lexus ES 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Lexus ES 300h
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus ES 300h
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
706 mi
Lexus ES 300h
Environmental Impact
144 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 523i
144 kWh
83.4 kWh
Lexus ES 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Lexus ES 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data










