The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 300h Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 50,900

€ 47,100

€ 50,900
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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300h.
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
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
112.4
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %

General
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
F10
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
220 hp
Lexus GS 300h
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300h
Performance
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus GS 300h
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
53 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
853 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
932 mi
Lexus GS 300h
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
104.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data