The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 44,100

€ 48,600

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 300 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.8
73.5
83.7
71.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.2
190
117.1
194.3
190 in
Length
194.3 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.71 %

General
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
S19
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 300
246 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 300
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
15.19 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Lexus GS 300
24 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
16 mpg
city
53 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
450 mi
Range
988 mi
Lexus GS 300
450 mi
988 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Lexus GS 300
185.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data