The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 525d (10 - 11)
€ 44,100
€ 44,900
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
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
192.9
190 in
Length
192.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.96 %
General
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 300
246 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 300
229 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
15.19 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lexus GS 300
24 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
702 mi
Lexus GS 300
450 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d
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).
127.6 kWh
Lexus GS 300
185.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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