The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus ES 300h Automatic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 48,600
€ 44,700
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 Lexus ES 300h is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520d
56.9
73.4
83.3
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.4 in
Width
73.2 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113
195.9
116.9
193.2
195.9 in
Length
193.2 in
113 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.46 %
General
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520d
XZ1L
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus ES 300h
215 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus ES 300h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus ES 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Lexus ES 300h
17.23 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus ES 300h
53 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
706 mi
Range
967 mi
Lexus ES 300h
706 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus ES 300h
83.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















