The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 44,100
€ 47,200
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112.2
190
116.9
193.2
190 in
Length
193.2 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.11 %
General
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 300
246 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 300
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
15.19 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus GS 300
24 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
888 mi
Lexus GS 300
450 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d
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).
100.7 kWh
Lexus GS 300
185.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
