The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 47,700

€ 47,100

€ 47,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525d is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.3
72.4
82.1
72.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
112.4
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.85 %

General
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
E60
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
220 hp
Lexus GS 300h
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus GS 300h
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
932 mi
Lexus GS 300h
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
83.4 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data