The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 52,200
€ 44,100
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus GS 300.
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300
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
193.2
112.2
190
193.2 in
Length
190 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.89 %
General
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300
F10
Generation
S19
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
246 hp
Lexus GS 300
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 300
Performance
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus GS 300
41 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
853 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 300
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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Lexus GS 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
