The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 450h Automatic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 56,100

€ 39,400

€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus GS 450h is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.4 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.4
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.24 %

General
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
L10
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
Engine Code
M47-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
340 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
No data
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus GS 450h
lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d
▶ REPLAY
12.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Lexus GS 450h
12.06 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus GS 450h
40 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520d
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
630 mi
Lexus GS 450h
695 mi
630 mi
BMW 520d
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).
141.9 kWh
Lexus GS 450h
111.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 450h
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data