The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 44,100
€ 47,700
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 300 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
56.3
71.7
79.5
58.3
72.7
80.2
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
112.2
190
113.7
190.6
190 in
Length
190.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.41 %
General
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
S19
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
246 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus GS 300
246 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
229 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lexus GS 300
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300
15.19 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus GS 300
24 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
630 mi
Lexus GS 300
450 mi
630 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).
141.9 kWh
Lexus GS 300
185.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
