The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 460 Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 62,800
€ 41,900
€ 62,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 523i.
Lexus GS 460
BMW 523i
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 523i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.61 %
General
Lexus GS 460
BMW 523i
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 523i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
342 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lexus GS 460
342 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
339 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus GS 460
339 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Lexus GS 460
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
11.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Lexus GS 460
11.41 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 460
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus GS 460
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
401 mi
Range
565 mi
Lexus GS 460
401 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
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).
145.8 kWh
Lexus GS 460
208.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 460
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
