The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus ES 300h Automatic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)
€ 48,600
€ 40,200
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus ES 300h is 3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520i
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
192.9
195.9 in
Length
192.9 in
113 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.59 %
General
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520i
XZ1L
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

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 5000 rpm
Lexus ES 300h
215 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
No data
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus ES 300h
lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
141 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 520i
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus ES 300h
17.23 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus ES 300h
53 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
706 mi
Range
639 mi
Lexus ES 300h
706 mi
639 mi
BMW 520i
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).
128.7 kWh
Lexus ES 300h
83.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus ES 300h
BMW 520i
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




















