The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 59,600
€ 40,900
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 430 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 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 430
BMW 520d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.89 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
S19
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
279 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
387 mi
Range
777 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
216 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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















