The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 62,800
€ 45,500
€ 62,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 460 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520d
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112.2
190
116.9
193.2
190 in
Length
193.2 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.66 %
General
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520d
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 460
342 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 460
339 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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11.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
11.41 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Lexus GS 460
21 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 520d
14 mpg
city
48 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
401 mi
Range
1061 mi
Lexus GS 460
401 mi
1061 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Lexus GS 460
208.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
