The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 62,800
€ 39,000
€ 62,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus GS 460 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
56.3
71.7
79.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.2
190
113.7
190.6
190 in
Length
190.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.58 %
General
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
S19
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Lexus GS 460
342 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Lexus GS 460
339 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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11.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
11.41 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus GS 460
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
401 mi
Range
630 mi
Lexus GS 460
401 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i
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).
130.7 kWh
Lexus GS 460
208.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
