The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 518d (13 - 14)
€ 45,300
€ 39,900
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 300h is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 518d
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112.2
190.9
116.9
193.2
190.9 in
Length
193.2 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 518d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
General
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 518d
L10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 518d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
220 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
No data
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 518d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
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17.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
17.34 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
50 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
872 mi
Range
967 mi
Lexus GS 300h
872 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
