The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
€ 60,800

€ 41,700

€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
190.9
116.9
192.9
190.9 in
Length
192.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.4 %

General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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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 EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
967 mi
Lexus GS 450h
524 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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