The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 45,500
€ 62,800
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 460
58.3
72.7
80.2
56.3
71.7
79.5
72.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.2
190
190.6 in
Length
190 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 460
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.41 %
General
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 460
E60
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 460
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 460
Performance
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 460
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.83 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 525d
35 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
649 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 525d
649 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 525d
137.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
