The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (06 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 59,900
€ 42,600
€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 450h
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
192.9
190 in
Length
192.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.37 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.58 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
30 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 520d
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
511 mi
Range
836 mi
Lexus GS 450h
511 mi
836 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
107 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
149.7 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
