The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
€ 45,300
€ 41,700
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition.
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
192.9
190.9 in
Length
192.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.02 %
General
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
220 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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17.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
17.34 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
50 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
49 mpg
city
42 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 520d EfficientDynamics 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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
