The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 430 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 59,600
€ 48,900
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 430 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the BMW 520i.
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
1430
1820
2020
1479
1868
2126
1820 mm
Width
1868 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1430 mm
Height
1479 mm
2850
4825
2975
4936
4825 mm
Length
4936 mm
2850 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
9.32 %
General
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
S19
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4293 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
279 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus GS 430
279 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 520i
417 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
290 NM
at 1350 rpm
Lexus GS 430
417 NM
290 NM
BMW 520i
Performance
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 430
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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6.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 kg/bhp
Lexus GS 430
6.34 kg/bhp
8.87 kg/bhp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus GS 430
25 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520i
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
387 mi
Range
782 mi
Lexus GS 430
387 mi
782 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).
102.4 kWh
Lexus GS 430
216 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 430
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
390 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
