The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (06 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 59,900
€ 39,000
€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 520i.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520i
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 520i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
19.34 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520i
S19
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
No data
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.58 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
30 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
511 mi
Range
630 mi
Lexus GS 450h
511 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i
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).
130.7 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
149.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520i
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
