The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 43,800
€ 54,800
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
192.9
112.2
190.9
192.9 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.21 %
General
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
F10
Generation
L10
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 GS 450h
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
695 mi
Lexus GS 450h
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
