The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 56,100
€ 42,200
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 518d
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
112.4
192.1
116.9
193.2
192.1 in
Length
193.2 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 518d
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.61 %
General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 518d
L10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 518d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
No data
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
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12.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.06 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
40 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
967 mi
Lexus GS 450h
695 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
