The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 54,800

€ 45,300

€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus GS 450h is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525i.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525i
57.3
72.4
82.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.4 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
112.2
190.9
113.7
190.6
190.9 in
Length
190.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525i
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.6 %

General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525i
L10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
No data
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525i
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11.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
11.8 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
40 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
524 mi
Lexus GS 450h
695 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
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).
157.2 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
111.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data