The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 60,800
€ 55,000
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
56.3
71.7
79.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
71.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.3 in
Height
58.2 in
112.2
190.9
117.1
194.3
190.9 in
Length
194.3 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.69 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
S19
Generation
G30
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 525d
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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12.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.55 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
31 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
837 mi
Lexus GS 450h
524 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
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).
100.7 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
145.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
