The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 42,900
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 45,200
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) Lexus GS 250
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Lexus GS 250.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 250
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
72.4
82.1
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)
112.4
190.9
192.9 in
Length
190.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 250
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.16 %
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 250
F10
Generation
L10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 hp
206 hp
Lexus GS 250
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Lexus GS 250

Performance

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 250
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus GS 250

 REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 250
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus GS 250
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
450 mi
Lexus GS 250
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus GS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Lexus GS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data