The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 47,500
€ 60,800
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘ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 525i is 0.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Lexus GS 450h.
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 450h
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
190.9
190.6 in
Length
190.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 450h
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.11 %
General
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 450h
E60
Generation
S19
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 525i
Lexus GS 450h
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
340 hp
Lexus GS 450h
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus GS 450h
Performance
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 450h
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
12.55 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 450h
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
524 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
524 mi
Lexus GS 450h
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Lexus GS 450h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
