The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (06 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 59,900
€ 40,900
€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.2
190
113.7
190.6
190 in
Length
190.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
17.79 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
S19
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.58 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
30 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
511 mi
Range
777 mi
Lexus GS 450h
511 mi
777 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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
149.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
