The competition

How the Lexus GS 450h compares to: the Jaguar XF 2.7D V6 Luxury; the Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Sport Tip; the BMW 530d SE auto and the Mercedes E320 CDi.

Jaguar XF 2.7D V6 Luxury

CC: 2720

BHP: 204

Speed: 230km/h

0-100km/h: 7.7 secs

CO2: 199 g/km

L/100km: 7.5

Price: €69,950

Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Sport Tip

CC: 2967

BHP: 233

Speed: 2246km/h

0-100km/h: 7.1 secs

CO2: 223 g/km

L/100km: 8.3

Price: €72,170

BMW 530d SE auto

CC: 2993

BHP: 235

Speed: 250km/h

0-100km/h: 6.8 secs

CO2: 176 g/km

L/100km: 6.6

Price: €71,664

Mercedes E320 CDi

CC: 2987

BHP: 224

Speed: 250km/h

0-100km/h: 6.8 secs

CO2: 194 g/km

L/100km: 7.3

Price: €76,369

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