The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 62,800
Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10) Lexus GS 460
€ 45,700
 BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i
€ 62,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

ⓘ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 520i.
Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
56.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
79.5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
112.2
190
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
190 in
Length
193.2 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.51 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
S19
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus GS 460
342 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus GS 460
339 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 460

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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11.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
11.41 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lexus GS 460
21 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
401 mi
Range
702 mi
Lexus GS 460
401 mi
702 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).
117.5 kWh
Lexus GS 460
208.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus GS 460
BMW 520i
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