The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 47,100
€ 59,600
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus GS 430.
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 430
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.3
71.7
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
56.3 in
116.9
192.9
112.2
190
192.9 in
Length
190 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 430
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %
General
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 430
F10
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 430
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 525d
201 hp
279 hp
Lexus GS 430
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
308 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 430
Performance
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 430
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.52 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 430
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 525d
39 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 430
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
713 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW 525d
713 mi
387 mi
Lexus GS 430
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
216 kWh
BMW 525d
125.5 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus GS 430
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 430
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
