The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)
€ 59,600
€ 40,200
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
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
192.9
190 in
Length
192.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.64 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
308 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus GS 430
308 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 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 520i
▶ REPLAY
13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus GS 430
13.99 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus GS 430
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
387 mi
Range
639 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
639 mi
BMW 520i
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).
128.7 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
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
