The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 45,300
€ 48,600
€ 45,300
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 300h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.4 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.2
190.9
117.1
194.3
190.9 in
Length
194.3 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.66 %
General
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
L10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
220 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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17.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
17.34 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
50 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
49 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
872 mi
Range
988 mi
Lexus GS 300h
872 mi
988 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
80.3 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
