The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 44,900
€ 62,800
€ 44,900
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 525i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Lexus GS 460.
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 460
57.8
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
57.8 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 525i
Lexus GS 460
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.33 %
General
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 460
E60
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 460
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
342 hp
Lexus GS 460
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 460
Performance
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 460
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.41 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
11.41 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 460
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus GS 460
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
565 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
401 mi
Lexus GS 460
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 525i
145.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Lexus GS 460
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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