The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 300h Automatic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,300
€ 41,900
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus GS 300h is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 523i
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.4 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.2
190.9
113.7
190.6
190.9 in
Length
190.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 523i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.52 %
General
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 523i
L10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 523i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
220 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
No data
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus GS 300h
lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 523i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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17.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Lexus GS 300h
17.34 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus GS 300h
50 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
49 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
872 mi
Range
565 mi
Lexus GS 300h
872 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
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).
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 300h
89 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 300h
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
