The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520d (13 - 14)

€ 60,800
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus GS 450h
€ 42,400
 BMW 520d (13 - 14) BMW 520d
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
56.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
71.7
79.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
112.2
190.9
Blueprint BMW 520d (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
190.9 in
Length
193.2 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.4 %
BMW 520d (13 - 14)

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
6-speed manual 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 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

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12.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.55 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
967 mi
Lexus GS 450h
524 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data