The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 59,600
€ 44,700
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 430 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
1430
1820
2020
1464
1860
2094
1820 mm
Width
1860 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1430 mm
Height
1464 mm
2850
4825
2968
4907
4825 mm
Length
4907 mm
2850 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.67 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
S19
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
V8 petrol 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
4293 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
279 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 520d
417 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 430
417 NM
380 NM
BMW 520d
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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6.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 430
6.34 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Lexus GS 430
25 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 520d
17 mpg
city
54 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
387 mi
Range
967 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
967 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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
390 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
