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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112.2
190
116.9
193.2
190 in
Length
193.2 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.66 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
▶ REPLAY
13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
