The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 54,800

€ 50,900

€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 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 525d
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.37 %

General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
L10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
No data
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
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11.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
11.8 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
40 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
853 mi
Lexus GS 450h
695 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data