The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (10 - 11) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 44,900

€ 54,800

€ 44,900
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 525d 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 525d
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 525d
Lexus GS 450h
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.02 %

General
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 450h
F10
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 450h
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 525d
201 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 450h
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.36 lb/hp
11.8 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
40 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 525d
702 mi
695 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 525d
127.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
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