BMW 525xi vs Lexus GS300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Lexus GS300
Overview
| Spec | BMW 525xi525xi | Lexus GS300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 525xi | 300 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 525xi525xi | Lexus GS300300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,700 (best) | $46,860 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 525xi525xi | Lexus GS300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 17.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 525xi525xi | Lexus GS300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 241 hp (best) |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 525xi525xi | Lexus GS300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,155 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lbs (best) | 3,805 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in (best) | 112.2 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 192.1 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 72.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in (best) | 57.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 525xi525xi | Lexus GS300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 525xi | Lexus GS300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 525xi $45,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 300 $46,860 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | 300 F SPORT $51,450 MSRP |