The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 55,000
€ 47,100
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.3
72.4
82.1
73.5 in
Width
72.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
194.3
112.4
192.1
194.3 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.64 %
General
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
G30
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 525d
228 hp
220 hp
Lexus GS 300h
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 525d
16.15 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 525d
48 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
837 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 525d
837 mi
932 mi
Lexus GS 300h
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 525d
100.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
